"Year of the Ox", 2023

Watercolour on paper

30.4 x 22.8 cm

Year of the Ox explores the quiet strength and determination that define the Ox through soft, flowing black-and-white brushstrokes. Instead of a direct depiction, I used abstract, gentle strokes to evoke the essence of the Ox’s resilience and dependability. The contrast between light and dark, paired with the fluidity of the strokes, reflects the Ox’s steady and unyielding nature. This piece invites the viewer to feel the power of persistence in its most subtle form—quiet, yet strong.