2012 was the year of the Water Dragon, and it also happens that the Dragon is my Chinese Astrological sign. Of course, none of this crossed my mind when I started this piece, and it took a little while before it was revealed to me. As I began to read about it, I was surprised at all of the symbolism I had incorporated unknowingly. This is why I enjoy creating with no plan.

 

The Dragon is the fifth sign in the Chinese Zodiac, and it's the most revered.

 

I took no time off during the holidays, instead I painted silk scarves with thickened fiber reactive dyes. 

Here are a few examples: