This piece is about proximity — to risk, to consequence, to reality.
The imagery reflects a moment most people avoid thinking about: acknowledging danger without panic, and readiness without illusion. Shaking Hands With Death isn’t about bravado — it’s about respect. Respect for what can go wrong, and the responsibility to be prepared when it does.

Printed on a heavyweight AS Colour blank, this shirt is intentionally simple in construction and deliberate in message. It represents a mindset familiar to those who operate close to uncertainty — where preparation is quiet, intentional, and non-negotiable. There’s no glorification here, only acknowledgment: risk exists, and readiness is how you meet it.