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Dr. Eric Gibbs, DDS

At Gibbs Orthodontic Associates, PC, your orthodontist in NYC, Dr. Eric Gibbs, provides the highest quality, state-of-the-art orthodontic treatment in a warm and friendly environment. We are committed to helping you achieve the beautiful, straight smile you’ve always wanted! We’re centrally located in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, just minutes from Central Park!

Schedule your complimentary consultation today!

Gibbs Orthodontic Associates, P.C: Invisalign, Braces and Dentofacial Orthopedics
40 E 84th St,
New York, NY 10028
212-535-4111

https://www.gibbsortho.com/

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Upper East Side, Yorkville, East Harlem, Manhattan Valley, Upper West Side, Lenox Hill
10021, 10022, 10023, 10024, 10025, 10028, 10029

Working Hours:
Monday: 9AM - 5:15PM
Tuesday: 9AM - 6:30PM
Wednesday: 8:15AM - 7PM
Thursday: 9AM - 6PM
Friday: 9AM - 7PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

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Chinese Tradition

Step into the vivid world of Woodblock New Year Prints (木版年画) — a traditional Chinese folk art once used to celebrate the Lunar New Year with colour, luck, and meaning. These hand-carved, brightly printed works were not just art; they were symbols of protection, prosperity, and storytelling, passed down through generations.

Now, in New Zealand’s multicultural and artistic landscape, this ancient practice is being reinterpreted by Kiwi artists, educators, and cultural communities. From printmaking studios in Wellington to Lunar New Year festivals in Auckland and Christchurch, woodblock New Year prints are making a comeback — not just as beautiful décor, but as a deeply symbolic cross-cultural dialogue.

With rising interest in heritage art, slow print techniques, and East Asian aesthetics, Aotearoa is embracing 木版年画 in ways both traditional and modern. They’re being used in:

Art exhibitions and gallery installations exploring identity and diaspora

School and university programs teaching cultural literacy through hands-on printmaking

Local design markets showcasing sustainable, hand-crafted giftware

Collaborations between Māori and Chinese artists focused on whakapapa and pattern-based storytelling

This resurgence is more than nostalgic — it’s a statement. A statement that even in a digital world, people still crave human touch, cultural richness, and ritual connection.

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