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Aaron Gan – A Chinese Zodiac Story

5 Jan, 2023 - 31 Jan, 2023

Free

Preface
Over the years, Aaron have worked regularly with International corporations such as Nespresso, UOB, Julius Baer and many others to usher in the festive season with his unique style of artwork. This year, Aaron has put together a special showcase from his collection to pay homage to the 12 Chinese Zodiac. In tune with the festive season, some of the paintings are scripted with auspicious phrases symbolizing wealth, prosperity and success.We hope the paintings will bring you much joy, wealth and prosperity when you bring them home. Here’s wishing everyone a Happy Chinese New Year! Huat Huat!

The Heavenly Gate Race Story – Reasons for Zodiac Rankings
Long, long ago, there was no Chinese zodiac. The Jade Emperor wanted to select 12 animals to be his guards. He sent an immortal being into man’s world to spread the message that the earlier one went through the Heavenly Gate, the better the rank one would have.

Early Risers: Quick-Witted Rat and Diligent Ox
The next day, animals set off towards the Heavenly Gate. Rat got up very early. On his way to the gate, he encountered a river. He had to stop there, owing to the swift current. After waiting a long time, Rat noticed Ox about to cross the river and swiftly jumped into Ox’s ear.
The diligent Ox did not mind at all and simply continued. After crossing the river, he raced towards the palace of the Jade Emperor. Suddenly, Rat jumped out of Ox’s ear and dashed to the feet of the Emperor. Rat won first place and Ox was second.

Competitive and Fast: Tiger and Rabbit
Tiger and Rabbit came third and fourth because both are fast and competitive, but Tiger was faster. (Rabbit got across the river by hopping on stepping stones and a floating log.)

Good-Looking Dragon and Crafty Snake
Good-looking Dragon was fifth and was immediately noticed by the Jade Emperor, who said Dragon’s son could be sixth. But Dragon’s son didn’t come with him that day. Just then, Snake came forward and said Dragon was his adoptive father; so Snake ranked sixth.

Kind and Modest Horse and Goat
Horse and Goat arrived. They were very kind and modest and each let the other go first. The Jade Emperor saw how polite they were and ranked them seventh and eighth.

Jumping Monkey
Monkey had fallen well behind. But he jumped between trees and stones, and caught up to be ninth. Last were Rooster, Dog, and Pig.

These 12 animals became guards of the Heavenly Gate.

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Details

Start:
5 Jan, 2023
End:
31 Jan, 2023
Cost:
Free

Venue

Gallery 1819
315 Outram Road #02-04, Tan Boon Liat Building169074Singapore