The Fú Lù Shòu Fire Horses by Ratih Luhur
Sydney NSW 2000
AustraliaBetween Elizabeth Street and College Street
Every day, all day Thursday 12 February to Sunday 1 March
Free
Look up from the streets of the city centre and spot the vibrant artworks of Asian-Australian artists on street banners to celebrate the Year of the Horse.
A rare celestial force, the Fire Horse gallops through time once every 60 years – igniting passion, transformation and unstoppable energy.
The Fú Lù Shòu Fire Horses, with fiery manes and a palette of bold reds, golds and oranges, channel courage and the regenerative power of fire. They carry hope and harmony, galloping toward a future of balance and boundless potential.
Fú (福), Lù (禄) and Shòu (寿) – the 3 star gods (三星) – represent fortune, prosperity and longevity. Together, they symbolise happiness, success and endurance.
Australian native adornments reflect yin-yang harmony. The tree fern – calm, green, tranquil and earthy – represents yin energy. The waratah – vibrant, spiked, dynamic, heavenly – represents yang energy. It is also the emblem of NSW.
This fusion of cultural blessings and native elements invites Sydney’s multicultural communities into a harmonious year of courageous creativity and radiant renewal.
About the artist
Sydney’s multi-award-winning artist Ratih Luhur works across watercolour, ceramics, multimedia, installation and public art. Rooted in her Chinese-Indonesian heritage and global experience, her minimalist aesthetic blends cultural symbolism with architectural influence, crafting universal narratives that bridge East-West artistic traditions, celebrate diversity and honour cultural heritage.