Emerging from the natural world, motifs on artefacts are reborn in a digital cascade of light and shadow. Experience the wonder of nature’s abundance as you step into a realm where blossoms bloom like brocade and fruit hangs heavy from every branch.
At the same time, surface motifs are explored through AI technology to discover the connections between artefacts. Precise three-dimensional projections vividly render every detail of these patterns and the full view of each artefact in the round.
Experience : Stand at the edge of the platter and wave to awaken the patterns of nature; Touch the patterns on the wall for hints and explore the wealth of motifs on the artefacts.
Suggested experience time: 6 mins
Patterns in Focus
Lotus and Egret Patterns
In Chinese, egrets and reeds sound alike (lu), meaning “path” or “career”, while the word lotus is a homophone for “continuity”. Together, egrets, reeds, and lotus flowers symbolise ongoing success in exams and career. Favoured by scholars in ancient times, this motif often appeared on stationery and furniture as decorative element.
Loquat and Ribbon Bird Patterns
The pattern features a ribbon bird paired with loquat fruit, reflecting the rich symbolism of traditional Chinese blessings for longevity and prosperity. The bird coveys wishes for a long life, while the golden-yellow, clustered loquats represent wealth and good fortune.
Fish and Lotus Patterns
Fish motifs often appear alongside lotus, illustrating vivid scenes of fish swimming among lotus leaves, and further signifies continual prosperity. The fertility of fish and abundance of seeds in lotus pods, also give this pattern deeper meanings of fertility and vitality.
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