How could alchemy exist without Gems?
This independent project tried to combine the artist’s BFA illustration background with MFA graphic design insights. When Chinese traditional idea of lucky sign crashes with modern technology.
(XI_喜)
“XI” means happiness in Chinese. Ancient Chinese love to use the letter on calendar, decoration for Chinese new year and wedding.
The blue bird are inspired from ancient accessory called “点翠”, a Kingfisher feather art which was brutal so has been prohibited.
“AN” means safe and sound in Chinese. Ancient Chinese always used the character between family members or elders, to pray for their longevity, safety and health.
Here the letter is hang by a lantern and a pearl.
(AN_安)
“YUN” means luck in Chinese. The letter is here surrounded by eight trigrams, a traditional way for Chinese fortune teller or to do fengshui.
