For six years now, Fernando Escartiz has graced the festivities and the beginning of the Chinese New Year in Redwood City with his artistic work.
This 2023 was no exception as he was the creator of the famous Rabbit that captivated attendees at the festivities last Saturday, February 4, at Courthouse Square on Broadway Street.
Using materials such as wood, acrylic, and resins, Escartiz created the rabbit figure in the shape of a disk or moon, which is often reproduced in other formats and materials such as stickers that are placed on the windows of shops and houses to attract good luck.
The plastic artist mentions that each animal of the Chinese horoscope that he has made for these festivities has represented a challenge, because in his own words he likes that