{"id":450505,"date":"2025-02-18T07:30:10","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T13:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/?p=450505"},"modified":"2025-02-18T07:30:12","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T13:30:12","slug":"mary-maka-year-of-the-snake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/2025\/02\/mary-maka-year-of-the-snake\/","title":{"rendered":"The Year of the Snake Slithers in Many Guises in Mary Maka&#8217;s Playful Illustrations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-default entry-header is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><figure class=\"colo-post-featured-image wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1252\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-9.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"a composite image of 8 humorous illustrations of snakes representing the Lunar New Year\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-9.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-9-640x401.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-9-960x601.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-9-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-9-1536x962.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">All images \u00a9 Mary Maka, shared with permission<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group post-title is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><h1 class=\"alignfull wp-block-post-title\">The Year of the Snake Slithers in Many Guises in Mary Maka&#8217;s Playful Illustrations<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull post-meta is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-02-18T07:30:10-06:00\">February 18, 2025<\/time><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><a class=\"category-illustration\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/category\/illustration\/\" rel=\"tag\">Illustration<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/author\/kmothes\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"wp-block-post-author-name__link\">Kate Mothes<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull post-share-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-outermost-social-sharing has-visible-labels has-icon-color is-style-logos-only is-layout-flex wp-block-social-sharing-is-layout-flex\"><li style=\"color: #1c1e0d; 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This year, the celebration fell on January 29, and in accordance with the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chinese_zodiac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">zodiac<\/a>, 2025 ushered in the Year of the Snake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/marymaka.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mary Maka<\/a> (<a href=\"\/tags\/mary-maka\">previously)<\/a> ran with the motif in a new series of illustrations dedicated to the annual event, exploring character design and experimenting with a range of shapes. Combining botanical elements and an interest in animation, her dynamic creatures writhe and twist, sometimes incorporating plant-like traits like cacti spikes and flowers into serpentine compositions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"730\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-3-960x730.jpg\" alt=\"a humorous digital illustration of a green, spotted cat with a snake's body and tongue\" class=\"wp-image-450508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-3-960x730.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-3-640x487.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-3-768x584.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-3-1536x1168.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-3.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8220;Cat Snake&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Of the twelve zodiac animals, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Snake_(zodiac)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the snake<\/a> may be the most tenacious, associated with the element fire. People born under the sign are said to be resilient, intelligent, resourceful, and determined. Maka&#8217;s digital portraits capture various unexpected characteristics, from a fork-tongued green cat to a berry-tailed rattler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through humorous depictions of serpents shaped like cats, fruit, desert flora, and creatures out of science fiction, Maka embraces new ideas and juxtapositions. Still in draft form, additional vipers try on the guises of a genie, cowboy, and others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See more on her <a href=\"https:\/\/marymaka.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.behance.net\/marymaka\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Behance<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mary___maka\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"730\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-7-960x730.jpg\" alt=\"a humorous digital illustration a snake textured like a cactus with pink flowers\" class=\"wp-image-450512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-7-960x730.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-7-640x487.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-7-768x584.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-7-1536x1168.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-7.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8220;Plant Snake&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"730\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-8-960x730.jpg\" alt=\"a humorous digital illustration of a pink and black polka dotted snake that is creased into a kind of accordion shape\" class=\"wp-image-450513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-8-960x730.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-8-640x487.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-8-768x584.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-8-1536x1168.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-8.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8220;Sock Snake&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"730\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-5-960x730.jpg\" alt=\"a humorous digital illustration of a pink snake with a black cape, hearts on its head and tail, and an orange at the end of its extended tongue\" class=\"wp-image-450510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-5-960x730.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-5-640x487.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-5-768x584.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-5-1536x1168.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-5.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8220;Love Snake&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"730\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-6-960x730.jpg\" alt=\"a humorous digital illustration of an abstract group of snakes arranged like a cluster of fungi\" class=\"wp-image-450511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-6-960x730.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-6-640x487.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-6-768x584.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-6-1536x1168.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-6.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8220;Mushrooms Snake&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"730\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-2-960x730.jpg\" alt=\"a humorous digital illustration of a snake-like creature with a cactus texture on its body, a pink rattler at the end of its tail, and three eyes\" class=\"wp-image-450507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-2-960x730.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-2-640x487.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-2-768x584.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-2-1536x1168.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-2.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8220;Berry Snake&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"730\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-4-960x730.jpg\" alt=\"a humorous digital illustration of a black-and-pink snake with large, disk-like head with numerous eyes\" class=\"wp-image-450509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-4-960x730.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maka-4-640x487.jpg 640w, 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