Crystal Ruyi, Feng Shui, Three-inlay Ruyi, Heavenly Pine (Gold Gilding)

Heavenly Pine

Standing tall and proud, the pine
never cowers against the harsh cold.
Face the heavens
with immeasurable
determination and purpose as
a fresh breeze blows across four seasons of spring.

青松凌云

凌霜傲骨
亭亭翠茂入云
朝天阙
万丈奇逸高志
数不尽
一江清风 四时春

Design Concept:

Heavenly Pine is a three-inlay ruyi, or ceremonial scepter, fashioned using LIULI's signature pâte de verre technique. It depicts a hardy pine tree growing out of a boulder which forms the base of the ruyi. The head of the ruyi is a cluster of pine needles that fans out from the trunk. The evergreen needles of the pine tree figurine symbolize vitality and auspiciousness, and the sculpture conveys wishes for longevity, peace and health, making it an excellent gift for a close friend. The needles are rendered with LIULI's usual attention to detail, and the complex shades of color throughout the trunk catch the eye, inviting further study and contemplation.

作品以松树生长的姿态为灵感来源，巧妙借用松树自然生长而产生的弯曲，将苍翠的青松枝干，变形为如意柄，而盘旋向上的松钗，则是如意头的姿态。松针和松树枝干上的纹理清晰呈现。作品底座则以山石纹理表现，象征青松破寒石而出的坚韧，青松与透明的山石，在视觉上亦呈现出高洁质朴的清辉。