With the Lunar New Year being celebrated this week, I find it somewhat amusing that we started the pandemic two years ago with lock-down phenomenon of Tiger King, and we now find ourselves entering the third year of Covid celebrating the Year of the Tiger.
From what I understand, the tiger symbolizes recovery, growth, and family in Chinese astrology, and 2022 will bring the year of the Water Tiger, which promises great drama and a turn to re-strengthening and revitalization after a “tiring 2021 (year of metal ox).
The tiger also happens to be my favourite animal since childhood, and all of this talk of a new year sent me down a rabbit hole exploring how modern artists in particular chose to represent the majestic cat. Below you will find a gallery I wanted to share of some of my favourites, including works by: Kunii Ōbun, Henri Rousseau, Eugene Delacroix, Franz Marc, Andy Warhol, and Morris Hirshfield. Clicking on the image will send you to more information about the artist and art works.
Enjoy the links, Happy Lunar New Year, and sending big tiger energy into 2022!
