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Title : Joyful News & Triumphant Harmony
Artist : WuQiang-WHY
Date of the original work : 2021
Print date : August 2023
Material : Chinese rice paper
Technique : Reduction Woodcut
Carving & printing : Handmade
Image size : 39*27cm (15.4x10.6")
Limited edition : 30
Dimensions: Artwork size 39x27cm (15.4x10.6"), framed version available with a 50x40cm (19.7x15.7") frame and mat, or a framed version with a 40x30cm (15.7x11.8") frame without mat.
"Joyful News & Triumphant Harmony": Auspicious Achievements in Traditional Elegance
Best Placement Directions: Study Room or Children Room.
Element: Wood and Earth, symbolizing growth, success, and stability.
In the pair of woodblock paintings, "Joyful News" and "Triumphant Harmony," we are invited into a world where traditional Chinese aesthetics and cultural symbolism blend effortlessly. Through vibrant colors and intricate details, these paintings convey blessings of academic achievement, prosperity, and harmony—ideals deeply rooted in ancient Chinese tradition.
Symbols of Success and Harmony
In "Triumphant Harmony," one child holds a branch of three ripe pomegranates, a symbol of prosperity and abundance. The pomegranates signify a bountiful life, including success in both career and academia, while the magpie perched nearby heralds the arrival of good news, representing the joy and anticipation of success.
Blessings of Scholarly Achievement
In "Joyful News," the second child interacts with a magpie, with a cart tied to a red string beside him. The cart is filled with symbols of scholarly abundance, representing the hope for a future filled with academic success. The red string, a traditional symbol of fate and protection, ties this scene to themes of good fortune and a bright future.
Rich Symbolism in the Background
The pomegranate tree in the background, laden with ripe fruits, echoes the pomegranates in hand, symbolizing a harvest of success and honor. This nod to the Jieyuan, Huiyuan, and Zhuangyuan—the top ranks of imperial examinations—underscores the idea of academic glory, making the paintings not only visually stunning but also culturally significant.