Three Sparrows In Bamboo Tree T-Shirt

In ancient China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam, bamboo represented the Confucian value of moral virtue. A person who is mentally and spiritually strong is just like a stalk of bamboo. That is, flexible enough to bend with whatever life throws at them but reliable and tough enough to stand strong and keep growing. Also, the inside of a bamboo stalk symbolizes a sound mind clear of negative thoughts and feelings. Bamboo has a long life span, which makes it a symbol of longevity. Its reliability and steadfastness represent virtuousness in people. In Chinese culture, a sparrow is considered to be auspicious. It is a symbol of spring and happiness. If a sparrow nests in a Chinese family's house, they will never disturb the bird because it is thought to have brought good luck to the family. The sound of sparrows chattering in the bamboo soothes the spirit and opens the heart to good fortune. "Three Sparrows In Bamboo Tree" is a digital mixed media image created by Spadecaller.

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Spadecaller is an experienced traditional artist, who creates original hand-painted digital images and photo composite artworks. In the late fifties at eight years old, Spadecaller started formal training in traditional oil painting.Through considerable personal sacrifice, his mother nurtured his artistic talents and provided him with the tools to launch his creative journey. Spadecaller attended The School of Visual Arts in New York City (1970-71), and during the 70's up until the late 80's, he exhibited acrylic and oils in Montreal and New York. Due to the onset of chronic illness in the late nineties and with the advent of image editing software, he turned to creating digital hand painted images and photographic art. Artwork by...