Artist: Janus
Title: Year of the Snake
Technique: Mixed technique with ducats double gold 23 carat, glowing in the night
Size: 100 x 100 cm
Date: 2025
“Year of the Snake” by Janus is a vibrant, symbolic painting inspired by the Chinese zodiac. In natural light, the viewer is drawn to the swirling energy of the composition – chaotic streaks of red, black, gold, and blue evoking the coiled motion of a snake. At the center lies the Chinese character for “snake” (蛇), uniting modern expression with ancient tradition.
Under UV light, the artwork takes on a magical glow – the swirling shapes pulse with energy, and the snake symbol illuminates in bright green like a mystical seal. The piece transforms into a talisman – evoking wisdom, prosperity, insight, and protection.
In total darkness, only faint glowing lines remain – the pure essence of movement, and the shining symbol still visible, as if guarding the space. The number 6, embedded in the spirals of the composition, adds a deeper layer: longevity, obstacle-clearing, and a clear path to purpose.
Dedicated to those born in the years of the snake: 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025.
Artist: Janus
Title: Year of the Snake
Technique: Mixed technique with ducats double gold 23 carat, glowing in the night
Size: 100 x 100 cm
Date: 2025
“Year of the Snake” by Janus is a vibrant, symbolic painting inspired by the Chinese zodiac. In natural light, the viewer is drawn to the swirling energy of the composition – chaotic streaks of red, black, gold, and blue evoking the coiled motion of a snake. At the center lies the Chinese character for “snake” (蛇), uniting modern expression with ancient tradition.
Under UV light, the artwork takes on a magical glow – the swirling shapes pulse with energy, and the snake symbol illuminates in bright green like a mystical seal. The piece transforms into a talisman – evoking wisdom, prosperity, insight, and protection.
In total darkness, only faint glowing lines remain – the pure essence of movement, and the shining symbol still visible, as if guarding the space. The number 6, embedded in the spirals of the composition, adds a deeper layer: longevity, obstacle-clearing, and a clear path to purpose.
Dedicated to those born in the years of the snake: 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025.