The curves and swirls on the back of a bronze dragon create a fancifully tactile experience for visitors to the rock garden at the north end of the vast Forbidden City complex. The shiny parts have been worn by years of touching. By moving in on only part of the dragon, and emphasizing the detail, I’ve stressed the textured grooves that catch the light and draw the fingers of visitors. The image is alive with rhythms that repeat the twisted shapes again and again. Dragons are imaginary beasts, and I tried to make this image a tactile feast for the imagination of my viewers.