For part of the Chinese New Year 2012 celebrations at Manchester's Chinese Art Centre, we have made two Mr.PS Happy Lanterns which are now hanging on their Wishing Tree Installation.
"Manchester based artists Olivia Glasser and Lu Di will be creating a large-scale sculptural installation inspired by the traditional Chinese wishing tree. Visitors to the ancient Lam Tsuen Wishing Trees, near the Tin Hau Temple in Hong Kong, would write their wish on a piece of paper, tie it to an orange and throw it up into the branches. It was believed that the wish would come true if the orange did not fall. Olivia and Lu Di’s take on this ancient tradition will see our sculptural tree continuously grow with a colourful array of wishes from the people of Manchester."
The exhibition runs until the 28 January, find out more here.
Keen-eyed followers will recognise the Happy Face illustration pattern which decorates Mr.PS Happy Hankies. The Happy Lanterns are made using this design screen-printed onto paper.
Have a Happy Chinese New Year!