Greetings from a Shanghai temple where you can ward off bad luck in the Year of the Horse
People born in Horse, Rat, Ox, and Rabbit years clash with Tai Sui in Chinese mythology, but can appease this heavenly general through ritual kits sold at temples containing incense, offerings, and amulets.
Every 60 Years, Year of the Fire Horse' Leaves an Indelible Mark on San Francisco History
The Fire Horse, appearing every 60 years in the Chinese zodiac's sexagenary cycle, marks pivotal moments of upheaval and transformation in San Francisco history, with preceding years building tension and following years enabling reconstruction.
crocheted zodiac animal installations by choi+shine suspend above dark body of water
Distance uses crocheted lace, perspectival distortion, and community making to materially and symbolically reduce perceived distance and construct relational networks.
With 125 Volunteers, Choi + Shine Crochet the 12 Animals of the Chinese Zodiac
Crocheted zodiac sculptures, made collaboratively, hang above a reflective surface in a shifting circular installation that evokes Hangzhou’s waterways, tidal bore, and relational perception.