“Long” (龙/龍) is commonly translated as “dragon” in Western contexts, although the Chinese Long and the Western dragon originate from very different mythological traditions. While Western dragons are often associated with fire, danger, and destruction, the Long in ancient Chinese mythology symbolizes auspiciousness, prosperity, justice, and the power of water and weather.

This sculpture draws inspiration from the description of the Long in Fu Xi Kao (“伏羲考”) by Wen Yiduo. I created a descending, melting Long figure. Beneath the sculpture, a pair of back-to-back chairs is placed.