WALL SCROLL CALENDAR — 2025
PERSONAL, ART DIRECTION, GIFTING
YEAR OF THE SNAKE
This nostalgic project reimagines the traditional bamboo scroll calendar from Catherine Pearson's childhood, first brought to life in 2024 with her version for the Year of the Dragon. In celebration of the 2025 Lunar New Year and her Swiss-Chinese heritage, she draws inspiration from the rich, vibrant colors of nature in Southeast Asia and Chinese culture.
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2025 A YEAR OF TRANFORMATION
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2025 A YEAR OF TRANFORMATION ✿
SYMBOLS & STORY
In Chinese astrology, the Snake symbolizes wisdom, charm, and intuition. It offers guidance and protection on a calm path toward personal growth and peace in 2025.
The child returns, reflecting the wild, free spirit of our younger selves, while Snakes watch over as gentle guardians. Wrapped around a lucky bamboo frame are symbolic fruits: red apples for prosperity, grapes for success and fertility, pomelos for good fortune, and papayas for health. Surrounded by lush greenery, they remind us to nurture and water our inner growth.
Inspired by Catherine’s Mixed Heritage
Catherine saw this as a fun and fresh way to mix childhood nostalgia with tradition ; taking something familiar from the past and reimagining it to connect with today’s audience. When she couldn’t find anything like it in Switzerland, she felt even more motivated to bring the project to life and share the pride and memories from her heritage.
A special thank you to Sophie Zhao, friend and project manager, whose support and collaboration helped bring this project to life. ❣