Inspired by the Shengxiao, or Chinese zodiac, Twelve is the first of a two-part book project by award nominated artist/writer Alice Gur-Arie. Twelve offers thirty-two fine art images and twelve short stories which relate to each of the twelve Chinese zodiac creatures we know today as “Year of” animals. The mixed media images are based on photographs taken in France, India and the UK, which have been repainted by hand digitally. Forward by John E. Vollmer. The companion book, Five, is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2022.
Twelve is only available digitally, and can be found here: https://issuu.com/agurarie/docs/twelve
Top to Bottom: Book Cover, Excerpt from The Slippers of Bai Suzhen, One-of-a-kind handpainted photograph Bai Suzhen. For size, price or more information email alice@alicegur-arie.com