These cats are displayed at one of our Ma On Shan Rail stations.Let us look at them carefully:
[1] They are of different sizes, one big, one small.
[2] Their genders are unknown.
[3] They are both white.
[4] They look like those Japanese cats with hands raised for money (招財貓)
[5] On their white bodies, realistic animals are drawn. One of them shows a fierce eagle that cuddles to a dragon.
[6] These cats do not have claws.
Postscript:
A pamphlet reveals the following about the artwork at City One Station:
Please read and see how much I am correct from my perception.
Cast aluminium dogs bring good fortune to City One Station
Two friendly neighbourhood guardians have been positioned in the concourse of City One Station since 4 March. "Inu Hariko - Carp & Dragon", made up of two cast aluminium dogs, takes its name from Inu Hariko, a character in the form of a dog which, according to Japanese folklore, acts as a protector and loyal friend of children. Painted in elaborate detail on the bodies of the dogs are images of an eagle, carp, crane and dragon, symbolising bravery, strength, longevity and benevolence. Created by Japanese artist Akira Yoshida, this is the 39th original artwork installed under the MTR Corporation"s "art in station architecture" (AiSA) programme.
1 comment:
Whatever, cats or dogs.
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