Lucky Charms

Rituals often accompany the use of lucky charms, whether it's knocking on wood or throwing salt over left shoulder. While these rituals might not change the outcome of an event, they can help reduce anxiety and increase confidence, similar to the effect of lucky charms. Events are random and cannot be controlled by charms, rituals, or superstitions. However, the belief in luck can significantly influence our perceptions and behavior.

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The Rite of Divination exhibition
paper, textile, organic fibre, coloured metal leaves, wire
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Shén yù - ‘The Oracle’
170cm (W) x 235cm (H)
Digital print on cotton muslin, polyester boning, gold Cricula silk cocoons, black rope, invisible thread, gold thread.
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Goddess of Wisdom
15cm (W) x 49cm (H) x 9cm (D)
Joss papers, horse hair, silver gold metal leaves, copper and gold wire, gold Cricula silk cocoons, invisible thread
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Poe ‘bwey’ Divination
25cm (W) x 75cm (H) x 8.5cm (D)
Joss papers, horse hair, brown metal leaves, copper metal leaves, gold and copper wire, gold Cricula silk cocoons, invisible thread
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Laughing Gods Decline to Answer
17cm (W) x 60cm (H) x 9cm (D)
Gold joss papers, printed joss papers, horse hair, gold Cricula silk cocoons, gold wire, invisible thread
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Heaven, Earth and Underworld
40cm (W) x 85cm (H) x 3.5cm (D)
Red and gold joss papers, horse hair, gold Cricula silk cocoons, kozo paper cast, coloured metal leaves, copper, gold and black wire, invisible thread
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Divine Guidance
15cm (W) x 45cm (H) x 6cm (D)
Gold joss papers, printed joss papers, horse hair, gold Cricula silk cocoons, gold wire, blue pearl metal leaves, invisible thread
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The Rite of Divination
29cm (W) x 66cm (H) x 7.5cm (D)
Joss papers, horse hair, gold Cricula silk cocoons, kozo paper cast, coloured metal leaves, copper wire, gold and copper metal sheet, invisible thread, balsa wood