Mysteries of the Orient

Base relief designs based on Chinese Feng Shui

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Methods and Mediums

Gold Chinese Coin

This piece is designed to attract wealth and good fortune. There is an old saying that money attracts money and similar reproductions of this actual ancient Chinese coin can be seen in the office foyers of bank towers throughout Asia.

This design is based on a coin issued by the great Kublai Khan in 1279 and is stamped with the Chinese Characters meaning "the Great Court of the Golden Unity”. The Great Khan was also the benefactor and patron of the medieval traveler Marco Polo.

Since its purpose is to draw in wealth this painting is best hung in the office foyer, reception area, or main hallway in a home facing the entrance.

Gold raised design on textured turquoise background. Heavily textured gold on black frame.

48" X 48", Multimedia on masonite, shipping wt 25 lbs,

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   Han Dynasty Fung Long (Phoenix and Dragon)

This regal design was the imperial coat of arms of the ancient Han emperors and was only recently discovered in a Han Dynasty tomb. Originally carved from solid jade, the Dragon Phoenix represents nobility, success, and harmony between the positive Yang forces (represented by the dragon), and the negative Yin forces (represented by the phoenix). In addition the dragon represents wisdom and the phoenix represents rebirth.

This beautiful design also imparts a sense of nobility and is best placed in the conference room, ancestral hall, or living room.

Gold raised design on a red textured background. Double raised gold leaf frame.

48" X 48", Multimedia on masonite, shipping wt 25 lbs,

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Chinese Dragon Character

The Chinese Ideogram for Dragon has been used as a powerful talisman against harm for thousands of years. In earlier times, wandering monks would write the character on a sheet of paper, fold it eight times, place it in a small pouch and wear it around the neck as an amulet to ward off evil. Shopkeepers and homeowners would paste sheets of paper with the dragon character to their front doors for the same reason. The dragon dance is also one of the most colorful and important events during Chinese New Year since it brings good luck and during the year of the dragon Asia’s birth rate rockets because parents wish to have a child born under the most auspicious of astrological signs.

The Dragon character can be hung in any room but is best placed facing the entrance of the room.

Gold raised design on white sandstone background with inlaid gold leaf design on frame.

48" X 48", Multimedia on masonite, shipping wt 25 lbs.

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Double Phoenix

This design is similar to one found on a silver with gold inlay mirror dating from the Northern Wei Dynasty. The twin Phoenix represents the female or yin form of energy and embodies creative rebirth and revitalization, the beginning of a new life that will bring both material and spiritual regeneration.

The Phoenix also represents fire and thus activity that will produce gold, which is why the figures are encircled in a gold cloisonné motif. The cool turquoise and jade backgrounds add the soothing elements of water to harmonize with the fierce energy of the fire phoenix.

This piece is best suited for casually lighted study and work areas and is best displayed among plants and bamboo.

Raised design in turquoise and gold on textured jade colored background.

48" X 48", Multimedia on masonite, shipping wt 25 lbs.

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The Dragon

The dragon represents the male or yang form of energy and is indicative of strength, patience, and wisdom. The dragon is both the symbol of imperial power and spiritual awareness. Images of the Dragon and even the written character for dragon act as powerful good luck charms and as talismans.

The Regal Dragon is best displayed in the boss’s office, the boardroom or the study where the aura of leadership, wisdom, and honor is used to focus on tasks at hand. The Dragon on a burgundy background representing fire adds the element of action and activity.

Gold raised design on mahogany colored textured background.

48" X 48", Multimedia on masonite, shipping wt 25 lbs.

Supreme Energy Ba Gwa

The ultimate geometric symbol of the I-Ching and the Art of Feng Shui the Ba Gwa (eight trigrams) and is used as a powerful talisman. Smaller version of the Ba Gwa can be seen on walls and doors throughout Asia since it beneficial effects are widely known. The center of this Ba Gwa contains the Yin Yang symbol known as the Tai Chi and represents the universal and eternal interaction between the forces of positive and negative. Together the two symbols provide both protection from harm and great fortune.

This painting can be hung anywhere but is most often placed near the entrance of a room.

48" X 48", Multimedia on masonite, shipping wt 25 lbs.

Methods and Mediums

Each figure is hand cut in bass relief adding richness and depth.

The method of achieving the textured and colorfully grained background is a well-kept secret method that is similar to that of Chinese red and black lacquer ware in which dozens of coatings of pigment, cellulose, and varnish are layered on. The effect is to invite the observer to touch and feel the textures of the piece providing a tactile experience.

In order to appeal to more than just the senses of sight and touch, the artist has smoked the all-wood frame structure in sandalwood. As you approach the painting you will still catch a brief scent of sandalwood evoking the feeling of stepping into an old Buddhist temple.

Each piece is made of all natural materials including wood, cellulose, brass, and acrylic.