Zodiac Animals
I began this series of zodiac animals in the Year of the Tiger to celebrate the Lunar New Year. These paintings are created in the spirit of ‘fai chun’ - a new year tradition of writing auspicious phrases in calligraphy on red xuan paper. Thought I don’t consider myself a calligraphy artist, these simple and immediate drawings were my way of expressing well wishes and good fortune for the year in the unique manner of each animal.
Lucky Tigers, 2022
Sumi ink on watercolor paper applied with a comb, 8×6 in.
Lucky Rabbits, 2022
Acrylic Ink on drawing paper applied with a calligraphy brush,
8× 6 in.
Dragon of Forking Paths, 2024
Monoprint on khadi paper, 9×6 in.