The Twelve Hexagrams – Summer – February to April｜2023–2025

This series focuses on the six solar terms from February to April—Waking of Insects (驚蟄), Spring Equinox (春分), Pure Brightness (清明), Grain Rain (穀雨), Beginning of Summer (立夏), and Lesser Fullness (小滿)—which are combined with the hexagram images of Thunder over Heaven (Léi Tiān Dà Zhuàng), Lake over Heaven (Zé Tiān Guài), and Heaven (Qián Guà) to portray the gradual accumulation of yang energy reaching its peak. In the composition, the gold beneath the red sun gradually increases as the hexagrams advance, culminating in the fully golden sun at the Heaven (Qián Guà) hexagram. This golden sun symbolizes the pure yang power and the most intense heat and kinetic energy between Heaven and Earth.
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The Twelve Hexagrams Series｜2023–2025
The Twelve Hexagrams series is based on the traditional Chinese 24 solar terms, which divide the year into four groups—spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Each group corresponds to three months and six solar terms, integrating the hexagram imagery from the I Ching to convey the cyclical ebb and flow of yin and yang. The red sun, following the progression of the seasons, transforms into gold or silver to symbolize the blooming, restraint, and renewal of energy. Thus, the series reflects the cycle of growth across Heaven and Earth.

This series depicts the vibrant surge and flourishing vitality at the transition between spring and summer, with layered and vivid colors, reflecting the natural world's peak during this season. The artwork conveys the zenith of energy, a life force brimming with yang energy, and boundless potential.