Certificate
of Authenticity
Ascending Dragon
(2021)
Photograph
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Caligraphy
The dragon boat head is resting in an individual enclosure within the Fuk Tak Temple complex in Shau Kei Wan. Dragon boat heads are considered sacred and celestial beings hence the ceremony around the dotting of the eyes preceding Dragon Boat race day, also leading to this example being dutifully cared for during its pass from this plain to the next. The origins of the Dragon Boat Festival can be found in several stories. The most famous are about Qu Yuan, China’s first patriotic writer and Wu Zixu. In commemoration of Qu Yuan, people hold dragon boat races yearly on the day of his death. Before Qu Yuan waded in the Miluo River and drowned himself, he wrote a famous lyrical poem 离骚 Li Sao (“Sorrow in Estrangement”). (The poem inscribed by local artist Grand Master Tso.)
Reference Number:
DSC03112
Size:
0cm (L) x 61cm (W) x 102cm (H)
Condition Report:
Mint chromoluxe output with overlaid hand painted calligraphy in gold ink.
Dickie Suzuki
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Having resided in Hong Kong since the early 90s as a professional Creative Director, Dickie possesses a deep understanding of the city's intricate dynamics. This knowledge has given him the ability to decipher the traditional aspects of Hong Kong's culture, specifically highlighting them and showcasing their beauty. During the Covid pandemic of 2020, while seeking to keep his creative eye honed during downtime, Dickie picked up a photography camera. This fuelled his wanderlust and allowed him to explore many undiscovered spots, fortifying his love affair with the city that he calls home. Dickie revels in Hong Kong's romanticised cinematic beauty, capturing the gritty side of its streets. His focus is on attempting to capture a utopian bygone past, framing subjects that seem ambiguous in time and place. He rejoices in the vibrant colour palettes of visually stunning neighbourhoods, revealing the rich storytelling and cultural heritage found when one digs deep into the zeitgeist of Hong Kong.
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Dickie Suzuki
Pat Heung, Yuen Long, New Territories
Hong Kong
Phone:
98223915
Website:
https://www.dickiesuzuki.com/
Certificate Issued By
ARTRACX by Art Group
9/F Sing Shun Centre
495 Castle Peak Road, Lai Chi Kok
Hong Kong
Phone:
+852 2270 9211
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https://artracx.com/