Zodiac Series of Erotica: Rooster

The Rooster — tenth sign of the zodiac, associated with confidence, precision, and dramatic presentation — appears as a woodblock print in Karhu's erotic zodiac series, its dramatic plumage and upright bearing making it among the most visually striking of the twelve compositions. The rooster's association with dawn, with proclamation, and with the threshold between night and day gives the print an added layer of meaning beyond its zodiac identity. Karhu renders the bird's elaborate visual display with the confident color and flat-area technique of his mature woodblock style.