Name: WHICH TOUCH IS BEST?
Uploaded: 2024-08-23T12:52:30+12:00
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Channel: Daniel Chyi 戚钊
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Daniel Chyi 戚钊

WHICH TOUCH IS BEST?

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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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#woodblockprintnz #chinesenewyearnz #lunarnewyearartnz #heritagecraftnz #culturalartnz #multiculturalnz #printmakingnz #folkartnz #nzasianart #slowartnz #traditionalprintnz

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Neon Designs

People forget average businesses. But they remember the ones with standout signs. It's not just décor. The right light sticks in their minds, turns casual passersby into loyal customers.

Think about it. A coffee shop with a glowing "Open Late" sign? That pulls night owls. Your gym with a bold logo that pulses at dusk? Members feel the energy before they even walk in. At NeonDesigns.shop, we craft custom LED neon that captures your brand's personality exactly.

You tell us the words, colors, size. We build it tough, bright, and ready to ship. Installs in minutes. Lasts for years.

Make people remember you. Start your design: https://neondesigns.shop