Why I paint the zodiac
Heritage, painted forward
“When I create my Chinese Zodiacs, I like to think of them as good luck charms bringing abundance, prosperity and good fortune to their owners!”
Chris Chun is an artist and textile designer with over 25 years of international experience across fine art, design and creative direction. His signature style, a contemporary reimagining of Chinoiserie, has been coined “Chunoiserie” by collectors, who call themselves “Chunistas”.
Each sign is delightfully captured with colour and charm, from the quick-witted Rat to the kind-hearted Pig.
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The zodiac calendar
This year and next
Now · until 5 February 2027
Year of the Fire Horse
Horses born in 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014 and 2026 are in their own zodiac year, when a lucky gift is traditional.
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From 6 February 2027
Year of the Fire Sheep
The gentle, artistic Sheep arrives with Lunar New Year: a year for beauty, peace and home.
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The Chinese zodiac
Twelve Animals, Five Elements
The Chinese Zodiac, or shēngxiào, is a cycle of twelve years. Each year belongs to an animal, and people born in that year are said to share its character.
The Lunar New Year starts on a different date each year (usually in late January or February), just not on 1 January.
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Enter a birthday and the Zodiac Finder will show the animal, its element and the pieces Chris painted for it.
Metal, water, wood, fire, earth
The Five Elements
Each year also carries one of five elements, which gives its animal a different character. An element lasts for two years in a row, so the same animal and element only meet again every 60 years.
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Metal
Years ending in 0 and 1
Strength, focus and determination. Metal years are disciplined and decisive.
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Water
Years ending in 2 and 3
Wisdom, intuition and adaptability. Water years flow around obstacles.
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Wood
Years ending in 4 and 5
Growth, generosity and creativity. Wood years favour new beginnings and kindness.
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Fire
Years ending in 6 and 7
Passion, energy and courage. Fire years are bold, bright and full of momentum.
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Earth
Years ending in 8 and 9
Stability, patience and loyalty. Earth years reward steady, grounded effort.
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The Chinese Zodiac
Each sign painted by Chris acts as a personal good luck charm, from the quick-witted Rat to the kind-hearted Pig.Chris's blue and white zodiac, painted in the spirit of Ming porcelain: each animal dressed in cobalt patterns with touches of gold.
The Colour collection is available asThe Blue collection is available as
Fine art printsThe Colour ZodiacAll twelve signs as fine art prints, ready to frame or hang.Shop now
Hand-embellishedThe Gold Leaf CollectionFramed special editions, finished by hand by Chris in gold leaf.Shop now
TeawareGalloping HorsesFine bone china teapot, cups and plates, finished in 24K gold.Shop now
The Chunista Club
Your sign’s year ahead, every Lunar New Year
Join collectors around the world for a short note on what the new year holds for your animal, first access to each annual zodiac edition, and order-by reminders before Christmas and Lunar New Year.