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During this flyting, Loki reveals the hidden scandals and secret gossip of the various gods and goddesses of the Norse pantheon. Scholars continue to debate whether his accusations should be taken seriously or seen as mere mischief. Read it for yourself and make your own choice!
This 6" x 9" book contains 60 pages filled with the initial "ink blobs" and the final ink drawings for many of the illustrations created for "The Illustrated Lokasenna." It also includes a detailed description of Sam Flegal's process for the creation of the Lokasenna ink drawings.
The Saga Edition includes:
The Illustrated Lokasenna signed and numbered
Original Ink Drawing on the bookplate (inside cover)
Fateful Signs: Drawings - Lokasenna Process
Blameless Sif - Print on Kraft Paper, 7.75” x 11.75”
Loki’s Venom - Print on Kraft Paper, 7.75” x 11.75”
Fateful Signs presents "The Illustrated Lokasenna," a collection of art by Sam Flegal. This 138-page book explores the meaning behind the ancient collection of Norse poems where Loki's verbally fights with the gathered gods and elves. Rooted deep in ancient poetry and the Viking tradition of verbal dueling called "Flyting” and brought to life with meditative ink drawings.
"The Illustrated Lokasenna" is a cloth-bound hardback book, measuring 9" x 12", with a silver foil embossed cover, containing 138 pages with 66 illustrations and the complete text from the "Lokasenna" as translated by Henry Adams Bellows, including his notes, and the original Old Norse language text.
Each copy of the Saga Edition Illustrated Lokasenna is signed and numbered and includes an Original Ink Drawing on the bookplate. The Saga Edition is limited to 100 copies.
“Fateful Signs: Drawings - Lokasenna Process” is a paperback book, measuring 6" x 9" book. It contains 60 pages filled with the initial "ink blobs" and the final ink drawings for many of the illustrations created for "The Illustrated Lokasenna." It also includes a detailed description of Sam Flegal's process for the creation of the Lokasenna ink drawings.
This is a signed and numbered archival silk screen print, measuring 18"x24".
The original was created in ink by artist Sam Flegal.
This signed and numbered edition is limited to 55 copies.
Each ink drawing for "The Illustrated Lokasenna" begins as an ink blob. Staring at the ink blobs while thinking about the verse, my sub-conscious mind wanders, searching for shape and form. Using a pencil, the drawing takes shape. Once the image has emerged I use brush and ink to bring the final drawing to life. All the drawings and paintings for "The Illustrated Lokasenna" have been created by human hand with traditional art materials.
Full text of the Lokasenna, read by Sam Flegal
Video explaining the drawing process for the Lokasenna
Fateful Signs presents "The Illustrated Lokasenna," a collection of art by Sam Flegal. This 138-page book explores the meaning behind the ancient collection of Norse poems where Loki's verbally fights with the gathered gods and elves. Rooted deep in ancient poetry and the Viking tradition of verbal dueling called "Flyting” and brought to life with meditative ink drawings.
"The Illustrated Lokasenna" is a cloth-bound hardback book, measuring 9" x 12", with a silver foil embossed cover, containing 138 pages with 66 illustrations and the complete text from the "Lokasenna" as translated by Henry Adams Bellows, including his notes, and the original Old Norse language text.