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Ke Chai

Pine and Crane (松鹤延年)

Illustration
2024
Digital
11x17 in
The elements of planted pine trees and animal cranes as characters in mythical stories to show people's perseverance and strong belief in dealing with difficulties. It means praying for immortality and hoping for a long life.

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Pine and Crane (松鹤延年)
Pine and Crane (松鹤延年)
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2024, GradEx 109
100 McCaul Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5T 1W1

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