In collaboration with the Edmonton Chinese Multi-Cultural Centre (ECMCC), Setsuna has partnered with Wai-Ling Lennon and artist Niansheng Yang to sell a series of prints depicting the 9 Dragon Sons. Net proceeds from this project will be donated to Magpie Puppet Club for future programming efforts.

If you wish to pick up this item at Togather Market on Saturday February 15 or Sunday February 16, please use discount code LUNAR at checkout to receive shipping discount. Your print will be available 12 - 5PM on both days. Items not picked up can be retrieved at a later date from the Edmonton Chinese Multi-Cultural Centre. 

Dragon Print: BIXI

Bixi (贔屓, pinyin: Bìxì), the eldest son, who is often depicted as a dragon tortoise. The hard shell of the turtle represent resilience, toughness, also longevity and good fortune. Bi Xi can be often seen at the bottom of pillars and building foundations.

5" x 5" 

About the artist: Niansheng Yang graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts of Qinghai Normal University.

Yang is a member of The Artist and Photographer Association of China. He worked in numerous trade shows, designed team flags and logos for many business corporations. He founded a foreign language and art school in 2002 in Qinghai. He taught education management and fine arts. In 2010, he received a National Award titled “Progressive Community Educator of China”. Niansheng Yang is specialized and experienced in teaching drawing. Presently, he is a volunteer teacher at Edmonton Chinese Library.