American Minhwa: Moonji L. Pickering: Jumping Fish, 2024

14 x 11", Colored Pencils on paper

The fish in the painting is a Common Carp that symbolizes normal people. In this painting, a carp is trying to fly into the sky to become a dragon. In Minhwa, this type of painting featuring a jumping fish is used to wish luck upon or bring luck to people who are trying to achieve their goals or pass a difficult exam.