Design Philosophy Shared by Horimukade in collaboration with TacticalGeek
We’re excited to announce our latest collaboration: Horimukade × Tactical Geek – BG26 Patches. This unique patch line is a fusion of art, symbolism, and tactical functionality, embodying Horimukade’s design philosophy. The patches are a visual expression of contradiction, designed not to resolve tension but to confront it head-on.
Horimukade’s approach to design has always been about exploring the complexity of opposites. The BG26 Patches are a powerful extension of this philosophy, intended to symbolize the coexistence of seemingly incompatible forces, such as violence and tenderness, strength and fragility. In these patches, we bring to life the contrasts that define our world, forcing us to acknowledge the uncomfortable truths we often ignore.
Pastel Colors: A Deliberate Dissonance
The use of pastel colors in the BG26 Patches is intentional. These tones evoke a dreamlike state, something almost childlike or serene, yet their presence alongside symbols of force and conflict generates a deliberate dissonance.
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Violence is expected to speak in dark, aggressive colors; when it does not, it unsettles.
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The pink AR is not a provocation for its own sake, but a conscious removal of the visual codes that traditionally justify or romanticize power.
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Stripped of its usual palette, the weapon no longer hides behind symbolism — it stands exposed, uncomfortable, and undeniable.
The Centipede: A Metaphor for Continuity and Adaptation
The BG26 Patches feature a centipede design, representing continuity and adaptation. This creature, defined by movement, resilience, and persistence, is capable of surviving through fragmentation and recomposition.
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Many legs, one direction — a reminder that progress does not come from purity or rigidity, but from adaptation and endurance.
Inseparability of Opposites
At its core, Horimukade’s design is about the inseparability of opposites. Sweetness and brutality are not opposing forces, but interdependent states. The BG26 Patches express this philosophy:
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The idea that one could exist without the other is a comforting illusion.
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The whole cannot be understood without the void, just as the void gains meaning only through the existence of the whole.
Ambiguity: Where Truth Resides
This work does not glorify violence; it acknowledges reality as it is, not as we wish it to be. By presenting conflict through soft, dreamlike aesthetics, it forces a confrontation with our own expectations and moral shortcuts.
In a world that prefers clear divisions between good and evil, beauty and horror, this design insists on ambiguity — because ambiguity is where truth most often resides.
Get Your Own "Horimukade × Tactical Geek – BG26 Patches" Today
These one-of-a-kind BG26 Patches are now available for purchase! Don’t miss the opportunity to own a piece of art that challenges perception and blurs the lines between opposites.
Also, stay connected with Horimukade and explore more of his powerful creations:
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By supporting this collaboration, you’re not only adding a remarkable design to your collection, but you’re also engaging with art that forces us to think, reflect, and question.
