Guardians of Legacy features 12 3D-printed sculptures, blending tradition with technology in true Kwai Chai Hong fashion. Each sculpture represents a blessing, from courage and devotion to harmony and prosperity. And don’t worry – the sculptures come with explanations, so you can decipher all the symbols that give the guardians their meaning.
Plum blossoms, cloud curls, geckos – Chor spent half a year researching the many motifs associated with Cloth Tigers. The greater challenge, though, was finding the right material to bring his ideas to life.
“I knew I wanted to do the Cloth Tiger, but I also knew I couldn’t use cloth as a material because it’s outdoors and would get wet,” he explains.
Chor found his answer in 3D printing. Not only could the material withstand the elements, but it also had a translucent quality, allowing him to light the sculptures from within. This is what gives the guardians their ethereal glow.
“When you look carefully, you’ll see that Chor tries to mimic the fabric material,” Chang explains. “You can see it’s printed like fabric and then hand-painted. So everything you see is uniquely designed to replicate a Cloth Tiger version of your guardian.”
The result is a sight to behold, so pay a visit to Kwai Chai Hong and see what blessings your personal guardian has in store for you.
