he Year of the Dragon is named for the fifth animal and the only mythical creature of the Chinese zodiac. A host of creatives have seized the opportunity to ring in the year with their interpretations of the mythical creature through the language of art. At an art exhibition centered on the dragon and the other 11 Chinese zodiac signs opened in Beijing in December 2023, two large pieces, in particular, respectively created by Chinese and Mexican masters, have caught visitors’ eyes. One of them is a miniature version of , its original being a 10-ton mecha installation artwork created by , a, created with cardboard by , internationally known as . He is one of Mexico’s most famous sculptors, best known for his monumental works of steel and concrete.
