Every Wish Answered 有求必應

Every Wish Answered captures a tender and quietly funny moment from rural Taiwan between the 1930s and 1950s. Back then, families placed great faith in the gods, and elders would visit local temples to pray for peace and good fortune at home.

In this scene, a grandfather kneels in focused devotion before the Earth God’s shrine. His grandson is right beside him, mimicking every movement—not out of faith, but because he knows snacks usually follow. A dog sits nearby, not for the prayer, but with sharp eyes on the child, ready to pounce on any dropped food or leftovers.

Each has their own reason for being there. The grandfather wants blessings, the boy wants a treat, and the dog wants whatever comes next. It is a lighthearted moment wrapped in daily life and quiet hope. As the grandson follows the grandfather’s movements, the piece also speaks to the beauty of tradition passed from one generation to the next.

Edition of 36

Dimensions: 12 × 8.3 × 11.8 in (30.5 × 21 × 30 cm)
Weight: 9.3 lbs (4.2 kg)
Material: Bronze