KAOLIN : The Purple Gang

This gang of thugs operates in the underworld, but according to fairly reliable sources (but who, exactly?), their tentacular, mafia-like structure also reaches the highest circles of power in Kaolin. Needless to say, coming face to face with them when stepping off a train or a junk is never a good sign, even though these brutes most often take advantage of the city’s thick fumes to hide and settle their scores.
Their weapons? For reasons of intimidation and personal perverse pleasure, they prefer bladed weapons over traditional rifles and pistols (with the exception of Blue Lip Kobayashi).
Some claim that the Purple Gang follows a specific internal code of honor, which greatly amuses sociologists, who believe that nothing but animal instinct and sociopathy can explain their behavior.

From left to right: Long Neck Langlin, Qiang Four Eyes aka the Boss, Big Jaw Tsunagoro, and Blue Lip Kobayashi.

This image is part of KAOLIN, a series of narrative illustrations set in an imagined fantasy world inspired by Asian cultures. Each piece functions as a fragment of a larger universe, blending painting, graphic design, and digital media.

Printed on archival fine art paper with museum-quality inks, each print is produced on demand to ensure lasting color and detail.

Print details:
• Size: 60x45 cm
• Paper: Canson PhotoRag (308 gsm), 100% cotton, acid-free
• Ink: Archival pigment inks — museum-quality, fade-resistant
• Finish: Matte, fine art texture
• Produced on demand — ships within 5-7 business days
• Arrives unframed, ready for your choice of framing

Each print is individually inspected before shipping to ensure color accuracy and print quality.

Part of the KAOLIN Collection.