I went to a craft show in Pasadena this weekend. I wish I were a millionaire, so I could support the many creative people who make their living from making amazing things. From jewelry, furniture and art clothing. All I could do was walk around, admire and encourage these artists, I do what I can.
The show was at the Pasadena convention center, where another fun event was taking place. PMX, a con, for cosplay, anime, music and fashion, with emphasis on characters from Japanese anime and games.
Not only did these nice people pose for me, they tried to explain what their costumes are about. Can I just say I LOVE cosplay, it is such a creative way to express oneself. It doesn’t have any hoity toity affectation of the art world – it’s creative, it’s community, it’s fun!
I wasn’t going to ask everyone who they represent, I just watched, enjoyed and took pictures.
This character looked out of place, but what do I know? Most of the costumes were full of color.
One thing I love about Japanese anime, or even cosplay is the strange juxoposition of fierce and cutesy little girl ethos. I can’t explain it, I don’t want to explain it, I just want to watch and enjoy.
It would be a lot of fun to have a hand in making one of those costumes.
Now this guy is all fierce, his weapon alone is a thing of beauty. No, I’m not talking about the guy in the foreground. One of the cosplayers told me that sometimes these weapons come to life and become characters themselves. This is a world that is completely foriegn to me, but I was thrilled to get a glimpse into it.
Love the image here, cosplay in the forground and people on their social media in the background.
America, it really is a great country.
Leah