Hexagram 49 is named 革 (gé), “Skinning”. Other variations including “revolution (molting)” and “the bridle”. Its inner trigram is ☲ (離 lí) radiance = (火) fire, and its outer trigram is ☱ (兌 duì) open = (澤) swamp.
Skinning
Confucius/Legge: In Metamorphosis, Water and Fire extinguish each other. When two daughters with opposing viewpoints live together, change is inevitable; but after the change is accomplished, faith is accorded to it: Clarity brings good cheer and progress through what is correct. When a transformation is properly accomplished, all occasion for regret disappears. Heaven and earth undergo their changes, and the four seasons complete their functions. The rulers of old transformed the state in accordance with the will of heaven and in response to the wishes of men. Great indeed is what takes place in a time of change.
| Size | 70x100x2.5 cm |
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| Weight | 2.50 kg |
| Materials | Acrylic on canvas |
| Period | 2010 |
| Record | Solo exhibition – 'Primordio'，Arrivada Gallery, Chur, Switzerland. 2012 |
