The Twelve Hexagrams – Spring – November to January ｜ 2023–2025

This series focuses on the six solar terms spanning from November to January—Major Snow (大雪), Winter Solstice (冬至), Minor Cold (小寒), Major Cold (大寒), Beginning of Spring (立春), and Rain Water (雨水)—aligned with the hexagram images of The Turning Point (Dì Léi Fù), Earth over Lake (Dì Zé Lín), and Earth over Heaven (Dì Tiān Tài). These embody the cyclical ebb and flow of yin and yang. In each work, the red sun serves as the foundation, beneath which layers of golden strokes are gradually applied, symbolizing the progressive resurgence of yang energy.
 
The hexagram images are each rendered with three distinct styles of inscription, symbolizing the simultaneity of three temporal-spatial realms and the philosophy of three creating all. As the hexagrams progress, the imagery shifts from harsh winter towards the awakening of spring, illustrating the cyclical flow of the energies of Heaven and Earth.
 
This series embodies the energies of concealment and revival, encompassing the power of renewal and germination as winter turns to spring.
 
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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.