The Upright Bearing of a Scholar-Official
Heinrich Wang personifies the Chinese zodiac goat as a classical scholar-official. Its upright stance, composed expression, and descending folds of the robe form a silhouette that feels grounded yet quietly elevated.
The goat’s naturally gentle character is not treated as weakness. Here, gentleness becomes the strength to engage with others while remaining capable of judgment and responsibility.
An Expansive Robe as a Measure of Character
The robe opens outward, giving the sculpture a generous and substantial volume. It recalls the Chinese expression that a chancellor should possess a mind broad enough to hold a boat—a metaphor for the capacity to accommodate people, circumstances, and opposing views.
Concord therefore portrays neither rank nor authority for its own sake. It presents the inner breadth required to remain open-minded while occupying an important position.
The Wisdom of Proportion
The dignified form is balanced by a restrained expression. It holds both the willingness to step forward and the composure not to overstate one’s presence.
For NewChi, harmony does not mean removing all differences. It is the ability to preserve one’s principles and sense of proportion while moving through