Rabbit Lunar New Yr notecard

Raised gold foil illustration on printed 4” x 6” notecard. Reverse is signed by the artist and otherwise blank for sender’s personal note.

2023’S DESIGN

The peace and success of this Year of the Rabbit is reflected in the illustration's peaceful reunification after long (pandemic) times apart, and the success of being able to count many loved ones in our lives. It also includes the New Years tradition of lighting fireworks and sparklers together—something the kids in my family especially looked forward to! The envelopes are stamped with the custom-carved zodiac animal and a matching pun that hints at the pronunciation of the Mandarin word for "rabbit" (tù).

ABOUT THE SERIES

As an Asian American, I designed these to bridge the gap between my Chinese and American cultures, inviting engagement and sharing over New Years traditions regardless of the recipient’s background.

• Notecard format allows for writing and connection, similar to a traditional American greeting card, while decreasing the pressure of money-giving.
• Envelope allows for the continuation of Chinese money-giving tradition, if desired, at USPS’s single-stamp size for easy sending to far away loved ones.