Mirage: Theophany - the comic

Published by Gasworks London.

This comic book elucidates the origins of the Mirage project through a fictional-historical narrative centered on Hamzah Fansuri's discovery of God within a particle. The illustrations employ a stylistic amalgamation of wafak aesthetics (Islamic amulets), Sufi manuscripts from the Indonesian archipelago, and Kirby-esque cosmic landscapes. The paper quality mirrors that of Indonesian underground comics, and the work is produced using a malfunctioning offset printing machine, ensuring that each edition features a distinctive colour print. This unique production process not only enhances the visual appeal but also underscores the interplay between art and spiritual inquiry within the narrative framework.

Written and concept by Riar Rizaldi. Illustration by Arda Awigarda.

Mirage: Theophany is currently available at Gasworks, Perimeter Books, Slow Burn Books, librairie sans titre, and After 8 Books.

48 pages, hardcover, 21 x 15 cm, Edition of 1000

Image courtesy of Gasworks. Photo by Dan Weill.