HEAVENLY CYCLES

Heavenly Cycles, acrylic on canvas, 2026. 24" X 24" (61 cm X 61 cm)

Fascinated by animals in a young age, the artist combines the design of a clock tower with the concept of Chinese Zodiac animals in a cycle around the clock, a reference to the Earthly Branches timekeeping system where the 12 signs of the Chinese Zodiac are asigned to the hours of a day. In real life, the Zodiac signs are assigned to every two hours in the 24-hour system (e.g. the hours of the Rat range from 11:00 PM to 1:00 AM, while the hours of the Horse range from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM).

The Earthly Branches timekeeping system is part of the Chinese 60-year cycle and was historically used alongside water clocks and sundials, and are fundamental in the Ba Zi (Four Pillars of Destiny) in Feng Shui and Chinese astrology to determine the hour, day, month, and year of birth, as well as the most suitable times of the day for activities such as weddings, offerings and other spiritual practices.

The Earthly Branches offer a systematic approach to interpreting the universe’s dynamics and their impact on human life, providing insights into the interconnectedness of celestial movements and earthly experiences. It not only tracks time but also deciphers the profound interplay of energy flows, enabling practitioners to align with auspicious energies and achieve harmony, success, and prosperity, as well as offering unparalleled insights into the cosmic order and its influence on human endeavours, seamlessly bridging tradition with timeless wisdom.

The clock tower design is inspired by a giant cuckoo clock in Germany and made into a Chinese style, embellished with the presence of the five sacred creatures in Chinese culture: the dragon, phoenix, qilin (dragon horse), dragon tortoise and Fu guardian dog, which are revered as divine guardians and symbols of power, longevity, prosperity, protection and good fortune.

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