With the Four Guardians

At some point,
they were all there—

the Dragon,
the Qilin,
the Phoenix,
the Tortoise.

Not summoned.
Not imagined.

Simply… present.

In 2024,
the first moment of feeling them
came as a surprise.

Since then,
they’ve grown closer—
quietly, steadily.

This piece was made
from that nearness.

Stand with it.
That’s enough.

Date Created
November 5, 2024

Materials
Canvas, water-based paint, acrylic paint, spray, medium

Size
F3
273 × 220 mm