Faye’s I CHING paintings ~
No 1 -  Ch’ien
The Creative
Picture size 100cm H x 80cm W

The six unbroken lines stand for primal power, which is light-giving, active, strong and of the spirit.  The hexagram is consistently strong in character, and since it is without weakness its essence is energy.


The beginning of all things lies still in the beyond in the form of ideas that have yet to become real.  The Creative has the power to lend form to these archetypes of ideas.


The six lines are the six different positions given in the hexagram and are represented by the dragon symbol (the electrically charged, dynamic arousing force).  Each step attained becomes a preparation for the next.  Time is no longer a hindrance but the means of making actual what is potential.


Dynamic energy, unless used wisely can be destructive.  The more power held the more care must be taken not to abuse it.  There is a danger of over-ambition, arrogance and excessive pride leading to the creation of havoc.  Equally there is an opportunity to become a considerable positive influence and a source of great inspiration.