W570xH430mm, China
Dragons are supreme mythical creatures, even the Emperor are symbolised by the dragon. It is believed that when the carp fish can jump through the narrow section, known as the Dragon Gate, in Chuan Jiang River it will become a dragon. Every year during spring time, at the down stream of the Dragon Gate gathers thousands of fish, because of the pinch in the stream the current is especially strong and being upstream only the most capable fish can make it through the gate.
The transformation from fish to dragon is a blessing parents wish for their children, from the ordinary carp into the mythical dragon.
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New Year Print Exhibition
MOUNTAIN FOLKCRAFT
CHINESE WOOD BLOCK PRINT COLLECTION
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