Chinese Zodiac Animals, Lucky 12 original paintings

The Chinese Zodiac Series

A collection of paintings exploring the animals of the Chinese zodiac

Gouache on paper

Complete 12-painting collection

$12,500

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A traditional Chinese legend tells of a great race called by the Jade Emperor to determine the animals of the zodiac. The first animals to cross the river became guardians of time, each lending their spirit and personality to the years they represent within a 12-year cycle.

This collection of 12 original paintings celebrates the animals of the Chinese zodiac as vibrant symbols that connect human storytelling back to nature and the magic of the universe. Each painting is an intricately crafted exploration of the archetypal qualities often universally attributed to these animals. Together they form constellations, and a collection of stories about myth, destiny and our relationship to the natural world.