Mr Zhang Xin Medium - Essay Example

I know some details of Chinese symbols and I think the rooster is one of the brightest ones. The rooster is one of the characters in the Chinese zodiac. The rooster is a symbol of the new start, daylight, and victory of good over evil. For me, the rooster is a fascinating bird (that has the stunning coloration of feathers) as it is beautiful and dangerous, at the same time. I visited a friend who has a farm and there I saw several roosters (who scared me to death).

I love the painting as it captures a fascinating moment of a bright fight. I try not to think about the violent part of the fight. For me, the fight depicted is the natural life cycle, which is also a kind of fight. When I was looking at the picture, I understood that it resembles the struggle of yin and yan. For me, the picture contains the very essence of people’s life: never give up and be in constant motion. Read More