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Diem Chau | Chinese Zodiac Carved Into Crayons
By ClaudiaWow. I had to take a second look when I first saw this picture. Twelve crayons carved meticulously into the twelve characters of the Chinese Zodiac. How cool is that.
Diem Chau is an artist originally from Saigon, Vietnam and now resides in Seattle, WA. She's known to produce whimsical works of art that lure unsuspecting viewers into stories that are much more than they appear (at least, that's what happened to me).
The Horse and The Ox
Chau tells a story in her blog about the Horse and Ox and how the two characters relate to her childhood. It's a story that I found particularly compelling and I encourage you to find out more.
Also, you can't see the fine details from the images above, so you can go directly to Diem's blog, appropriately titled, "The Pleasure of Tiny Things," to see the full images there.
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Wow. This is sort of amazing!
Isn't it? She's got a ton of other work on her site, including work she's done with thread (i.e. really meticulous, fine-detail work). Diem is a remarkable artist!
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Claudia Ho 
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March 24, 2010 12:49 AM
I love the fact she used crayons, because many kids have an intimate relationship with their crayons.
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