Golden Pig Painting

INFORMATION ON KIM HOANG PIG PAINTINGS Material: Lacquer carving - Size: 70 x 90 cm Adapted from Kim Hoang folk paintings Speaking of pig paintings, in the memory of many people only appears the image of a herd of yin and yang pigs or a pig eating taro plants with a yin and yang swirl in Dong Ho paintings. There is another very lovely pig painting belonging to the famous Kim Hoang folk painting line of the ancient Doai region. However, because the Kim Hoang painting line was lost in 1945 and has just been restored, few people pay attention. It is easy to see that the pig in Kim Hoang paintings is a single pig, meaning there is only one. This pig is also unique when it is symbolized, the nose is like a cloud in an ancient painting. The pig's ear is just a spiral pattern with parallel strokes pointing backwards. The vertical strokes of the pig's body not only give a sense of "sagging" due to the plump, chubby pig, but also make the rhythm of the image more pleasing to the eye. The four tiny legs supporting the round body make the animal more adorable while also implying the wish for fullness, prosperity, and development of everyone in the new year. The contrast of the three colors white, red, and yellow of the pig painting makes the painting appear concise, condensed, and highly symbolic, while the soft, graceful strokes show the creativity and generosity of ancient folk artists. In addition, in folklore, pigs symbolize money and are a great asset of the family, so the painting of a herd of pigs has a very good feng shui effect on attracting money and fortune. Pigs also symbolize carefreeness, leisure, and solve things more quickly and conveniently, so the possibility of success is also higher.