Durong Paksin is a majestic Lao mythological creature that resembles the Greek winged horse, Pegasus. In the background, we see the Naga, from my past Snake year illustration, departing for the year of the Horse to come. I chose to depict Durong Paksin in red and yellow, two bright and warm colours that represent the Lunar New Year to me. A festive celebration of the new year brought by the elegance and the strength of the Horse.
Lanna is a French artist of Lao heritage based in Vancouver, BC. Coming from a Graphic Design background, she has over a decade of experience across Animation, Comic Books, Illustration, and Advertising. Her art often depicts poetic scenes in which nature plays a big part, and she loves to represent feminine figures with/or animals. On another note, she has begun reconnecting with her Lao roots and paints mythological creatures from Lao folklore.
Durong Paksin
Durong Paksin is a majestic Lao mythological creature that resembles the Greek winged horse, Pegasus. In the background, we see the Naga, from my past Snake year illustration, departing for the year of the Horse to come. I chose to depict Durong Paksin in red and yellow, two bright and warm colours that represent the Lunar New Year to me. A festive celebration of the new year brought by the elegance and the strength of the Horse.
Lanna is a French artist of Lao heritage based in Vancouver, BC. Coming from a Graphic Design background, she has over a decade of experience across Animation, Comic Books, Illustration, and Advertising. Her art often depicts poetic scenes in which nature plays a big part, and she loves to represent feminine figures with/or animals. On another note, she has begun reconnecting with her Lao roots and paints mythological creatures from Lao folklore.
The Lantern City is grateful to be held on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish Nation), and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). We acknowledge our privilege to be gathered on this land, and commit to work with and be respectful to the Indigenous peoples whose arts and stories inspire us to bring communities together.
