Chinese Zodiac 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle by Nan Cao

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Chinese Zodiac 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle by Nan Cao

The Chinese Zodiac 500 Piece Puzzle by Nan Cao and Mudpuppy presents colourful illustrations of the 12 animals represented in the Chinese Zodiac. It features a collage of the famous 12 animals represented in the Chinese Zodiac as well as an insert that introduces each animal and its unique characteristics. Published by Galison whose puzzles are packaged in matte-finish sturdy boxes, perfect for gifting, reuse, and storage.

About the Artist Nan Cao

Nan Cao’s work is inspired by surreal imagery and her daily life in the big city. When she is not drawing, Nan loves to hang out in the park, daydream under the sun or get lost in her book collection.

Nan holds an MFA in Illustration as Visual Essay from the School of Visual Arts. Her work has been recognized by American Illustration, Society of Illustrators, Communication Arts, Association of Illustrators, 3×3 and Creative Quarterly.

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Jigsaw puzzles are a great way to unwind. They demand attention which makes doing them, both absorbing and meditative at the same time. When concentrating on creative pursuits like art, craft or indeed jigsaw puzzles, you subconsciously tune out other distracting thoughts. In essence, your mind goes blank. Furthermore this quieting of the mind is highly therapeutic and forms the basis of meditation practice in eastern religions and philosophies. In Zen Buddhism, every action can become a source of meditation. From simply walking to making things, to doing jigsaws. The art of Zen is to dedicate your mind and thoughts only to the action that you are doing now.

Jigsaw Specifications

• 500 Pieces
• Box: 8 x 8 x 2”, 20 x 20 x 5 cm
• Puzzle: 20 x 20″, 51 x 51 cm