The second pieces of my mom’s early and aunt’s belated Birthday gifts. The colors are based off of mom’s favorite colors. Also symbolizes this Asian American, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This Lunar Year of the Dragon 2024. Pays homage to my grandfather, their father who was born in the Year of the Dragon, who passed away 4 days before Yuletide, Saturnalia, Xmas, Christmas, etc. last year. With every passing/death, there is rebirth. Of chaos and order. We learn this from the ying/yang energies and philosophies. The Dragon and The Phoenix. The great cycle and circles. The arts of that fine line, understanding and the balance in nature…
