Illustrations

Year of the Dragon, 2024

Overview

Often perceived as a fire-breathing creature with aggressive undertones in Western cultures, the dragon holds a distinct role as a spiritual emblem representing auspicious powers and harmony in Asia. Its imagery dates back to the Shang Dynasty（商朝, 1600 BC - 1046 BC) and Western Zhou Dynasty (西周, 1046 BC - 771 BC), and remains a core symbol of Chinese culture, being the only fictional animal in the Chinese Zodiac. It is called “Loong” (龙) in Chinese. From bronze relics to pagodas, towers and the British Museum, the series is a fusion of reality and imagination, history and modernity, as well as Eastern and Western styles.

Artworks

Altar Set, Shang Dynasty

Bronze Dragon, Western Zhou Dynasty

Bronze Dragon, Qin Dynasty

The First Emperor I

The First Emperor II

The First Emperor III

Sunrise at the Pagoda

Dragon and Phoenix

Night at the Museum

Community Teamwork

Inspired by the football coaching experience, this series celebrates the strength of a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community united by collaboration and shared vision.