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海韵灯花
Rhyme of Latterns and Flowers of the Sea
This installation artwork is located on the beach of Kuqi Island, Zhoushan Archipelago, facing the sunset over the sea. The design draws inspiration from the local long-standing fish lantern and flower lantern culture. The fish lanterns symbolize the fishermen’s loyalty and joy towards the sea god, while the flower lanterns symbolize the longing and hope towards loved ones.
Nominee for the “Hello Zhoushan” International Installation Design Competition
2023
The design draws inspiration from the island’s long-standing fish lantern and flower lantern culture. Fish lanterns symbolize the fishermen’s loyalty and joy towards the sea gods, while flower lanterns symbolize thoughts of and hopes for loved ones. They carry a strong nostalgia for one’s hometown, forming the basis for connections between people, the ocean, homeland, and loved ones. While people come and go as times change, this spiritual identity endures.
Fish lantern and flower lantern of Zhejiang
The installation integrates fish, flowers and waves into a blended “sea of flowers”, through which visitors can stroll and see flower patterns up close, while the overall fish shape can only be observed from afar. On one hand, the work expresses the harmonious symbiosis between human and nature. On the other hand, it visually connects the emotional bonds between people, and between people and their hometown, symbolizing the timeless hometown nostalgia and charm.
