Light of Good Fortune interprets the Year of the Pig as a celebration of generosity, prosperity, and material wellbeing. We were inspired by the Chinese custom of giving a gold medal in the shape of a pig as a gift for newborns or the newly married as a token of prosperity. Children born in the Year of the Pig are considered especially lucky.
The pig is amiable and good natured so we have made a connection to the amusing image of the flying pig relating to the expression 'pigs might fly' often used in Australian larrikin humour.
Artists: Ruth McDermott and Ben Baxter.
Collaborators with Matt Lai and Kimi Jiang.
Medium: Gold anodised pigs, metal frame and rigging, LED nodes, cord.
Dimension: 6m x 3m.
Site location: Pitt street Mall Sydney Australia
Commissioned by: Sydney City Council.
