Painting description
- Material: Oil painting
- Size: 60 cm x 80 cm
- Creation year: 2023
In Vietnamese culture, the image of the Nghe is a "pure Vietnamese" symbol originating from the Phat Su (or lion in Buddhist culture) of India symbolizing courage, versatility, and wisdom, has power like the lord of all creatures.
The image of Nghe in dog form, also known as Ngo Nghe, represents the image of people in common life, often appearing in folklore, often found in village communal houses, which are places of cultural activities of the community; also symbolizes loyalty, filial piety, and courage.
The painting is set in the context of a spirit animal watching the celestial phenomenon as a characteristic of its species to protect the blessings of humans.