INSPIRATION: For Gao Xiang, the horse is a complex force that not only holds the mysteries of the universe and Chinese traditions but is also a symbolic extension of his soul. His works capture the horse in full gallop or bridging the earth and the stars. In rendering the stars, Gao Xiang often uses ancient Chinese astronomy charts for inspiration. The man - who is often symbolic of Gao Xiang - is small in relation to the mystery and power of the horse.