H R A M ◈ D R A C K O N O V

The main background of the canvas is made in different colors and contrasts for a reason - the color division corresponds with the ? sides of light and dragons :

◈ Water

◈ Fire

◈ Wood

◈ Metal

◈ Earth

A certain dragon has a function and denotes a certain object or property :

地龍 ◈ DILUN is the dragon of the earth, controlling rivers, bodies of water and seas.

螭龍 ◈ Chilun is one of the main symbols of China. This dragon is associated with the sun and the moon.

神龍 ◈ SHENLUN is a mythical creature who became the patron of heavenly lightning and thunder.

伏藏龍 ◈ FUCANLUN is the guardian of underground wealth.

天龍 ◈ TIANLUN - protects the sky and heavenly deities from external enemies and negative influences.

In the center of the canvas is written hieroglyph 教堂 , meaning X R A M, in which live 5 Dragons of different elements and forces.
Confucius' words emphasized the importance of dragons in Chinese culture,
at the same time it was a reference to Lao Tzu, the founder of Taoism, whom Confucius compared to the dragon :

"I know that birds can fly, fish can swim, and animals can run," Confucius said,

- But dragons! It is incomprehensible to me how they ride the wind and conquer the sky.


Technique: mixed tech

The materials that were used in this paper:
acrylic, Chinese black matte ink, gold flakes of potato.

Graphics, hieroglyphic/calligraphic abstractionism.