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Chinese Year of the Ox
Cleveland Public Art 2009

Year of the Ox (Ji Chou)
Chinese (Lunar Year) 4707

Legend has it that the Ox was one of twelve animals that answered Buddha's call and was rewarded by having one of the twelve cycles of the Chinese calendar as its own. Each of the animals given such an honor were also able to pass their traits and characteristics down to people born in their year.

Many Chinese do not refer to themselves by a number age (I am 75 or I am 15) but rather by the animal under whom they were born (I am an Ox or I am a Snake).

You can determine what Animal you were born under here.

Those born in the Year of the Ox (2009 and every 12 years back and every 12 years to come) are often described as hard-working, but obstinate; friendly and serious. They are not afraid of many things, and even if they were afraid their fear will never hold them back.

You won't get a lot of conversation from an Ox but they tend to make people around them feel secure. People born under the signs of Snake, Rooster and Rat are most compatible.

Do not cross an Ox; as friendly as they are, they do not like to be challenged. They are secure in their opinions and expect others to accept their expertise.

If you are looking for someone to fall for your get-rich-quick scheme, don't bother talking to an Ox. They are much too cautious to fall for a scam and believe in hard work, not luck.

Any career that involves details, organization and tenacity are ideal for an Ox.

The Year of the Ox public art project celebrates Cleveland’s AsiaTown community, St. Clair Superior’s blossoming arts district & its thriving business community.

The St. Clair Superior Development Corporation installed 21 fiberglass oxen sculptures painted by Northeast Ohio artists & sponsored by dozens of local businesses throughout the St. Clair Superior neighborhood of Cleveland and in other key locations in & around downtown Cleveland.

You can find a location list to visit the ox art yourself.

In the meantime, browse the following images and tell us which is your favorite.

Cleveland Year of the Ox Public Art Project - Babe the Ox - photos by Dan Hanson

Babe
Martin Boyle
Sponsor: Kocian Meats - 4058 St. Clair Ave


Cleveland Year of the Ox Public Art Project - photos by Dan Hanson

Babe, it’s time for a change!
Krisztina Lazar
Sponsor: Ozanne Construction - Goodrich Gannett Neighborhood Center , 1400 E 55th St


Cleveland Year of the Ox Public Art Project - photos by Dan Hanson

Down to Earth Ox
Karen Wellman
Sponsor: Day Glo - 4515 St. Clair Ave


Cleveland Year of the Ox Public Art Project - photos by Dan Hanson

Ferdinand
Lisa Ruschman
Sponsor: Marigold Catering - 3901 Lakeside Ave


Cleveland Year of the Ox Public Art Project - photos by Dan Hanson - Barack Obama Ox

Barack Ox
Willie Duck
Sponsor: St Martin de Porres High School - 6111 Lausche


Cleveland Year of the Ox Public Art Project - photos by Dan Hanson

Fire Toe
Alane Sandoval & Scott Pickering
Sponsor: Sheliga Drug - 6025 St Clair Ave


Cleveland Year of the Ox Public Art Project - photos by Dan Hanson

Foxy Ox from Fort Knox
Jo Ann DePolo
Sponsor: Dominion - 1201 E 55th St


Cleveland Year of the Ox Public Art Project - photos by Dan Hanson

Golden Fire Ox
Mitzi Lai
Sponsor: National City, now a part of PNC - 4005 Chester Ave


Cleveland Year of the Ox Public Art Project - photos by Dan Hanson

Jack in the Ox
Billy Nainiger
Sponsor: Erie Tavern - 5393 St Clair Ave


Cleveland Year of the Ox Public Art Project - photos by Dan Hanson - Jackson Pollock

Joxen Pollock
JoAnn DePolo
Sponsor: Sampson-Carnegie - 1419 E 40th St


Cleveland Year of the Ox Public Art Project - photos by Dan Hanson

Hugs & Kisses Ox
Terri Snider
Sponsor: ASI International - Mitzi Jerman's Tavern, 3840 St. Clair


Cleveland Year of the Ox Public Art Project - photos by Dan Hanson

Oxtor
Rick Heller
Sponsor: Ohio Technical College - 1374 E 51st St


Cleveland Year of the Ox Public Art Project - photos by Dan Hanson

I, Robotox
Ron & Margie Hill
Sponsor: Silverlode - Artcraft Bldg, 2530 Superior Ave


Cleveland Year of the Ox Public Art Project - photos by Dan Hanson

Rox Star
Sylvia Masek
Sponsor: St Clair Superior Development Corporation - 4205 St Clair Ave


Cleveland Year of the Ox Public Art Project - photos by Dan Hanson

Ji Chou; Sacred Cow
Beth Gregerson
Sponsor: Asia Plaza - 2999 Payne Ave (inside)


JCleveland Year of the Ox Public Art Project - photos by Dan Hanson

Sunny
Michael Greenwald
Sponsor: Custom Rubber - 1274 E 55th St


Cleveland Year of the Ox Public Art Project - photos by Dan Hanson

Vincent Van Ox
Billy Nainiger
Sponsor: Artefino Café - Tower Press Building, 1900 Superior


VCleveland Year of the Ox Public Art Project - photos by Dan Hanson

Vincent Ox Gogh
Milan Kecman
Sponsor: Shorebank - Wade Oval in University Circle


Happy Ox - Cleveland Year of the Ox Public Art Project - photos by Dan Hanson

Happy Ox
Kirk Mangus
Sponsor: Legal News Publishing - Galleria at Erieview


Cleveland Ox - Cleveland Year of the Ox Public Art Project - photos by Dan Hanson

Cleveland Ox
JoAnn DePolo
Sponsor: Councilman Joe Cimperman - Cleveland City Hall


Which is your favorite? Please e-mail the name of your favorite ox, and any comments, and we will post the results (anonymously)



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