Red, red, red .....as we pass through depressing dull grey days, what could be better than the dazzling colours of the Chinese New Year to cheer ourselves up? The key date this year is February 12th, when the Year of the Ox begins. Although London's CNY celebrations are going to be online this year, we are sure that our artists are going to be able to make great pieces with this theme. CNY is amongst other things, all about colour: principally red, strident scarlets, vermillions, cadmium reds, with gold - or yellow - with purples and greens as a supporting cast. Collage, tissue paper, possibly supported by actual CNY papers (obtainable online) at one end of the continuum, to drawing (marker pens?) and painting at the other end.
This year the street celebrations involving actual Chinese dragons, etc., won't be taking place, but various organisations will be doing things online here: https://www.timeout.com/london/news/how-to-celebrate-chinese-new-year-virtually-012921 and here: www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/event/4733685-chinese-new-year-in-london
There will be a mass of images on the internet at during CNY.
It is also possible that local Chinese shops and restaurants may be decorated traditionally, and artists may know of these and be able to walk to them to sketch or take photographs.
Certain plants, flowers, and fruit are also part of the tradition and some details can be found https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/festivals/chinese-new-year-flowers-and-fruits.htme
Some of these are easily obtainable - oranges, tangerines, narcissi, anything red.
Chinese New Year is also known as the Spring Festival, which includes returning to see relatives.
We hope that these themes will prove inspiring! Please send your interpretations by 23 February to Sue at: susan@lees.org.uk
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