Set against the backdrop of spring and summer, with herbaceous plants at its core, this work traverses land and water, blending visual aesthetics with cultural imagery to showcase nature's vitality and harmony. Together, they depict a scene of lush vegetation and the interplay of land and water during the spring and summer seasons, embodying both botanical connections (herbaceous characteristics) and a unity of cultural and aesthetic expression.
In the design, I drew inspiration from Mucha's style, the layout of Western tarot cards, and traditional Chinese patterns. These elements were combined to create several fusion motifs that blend Western and Chinese cultures, resulting in a harmonious style that unites the aesthetic appeal of diverse traditions.
In traditional motifs, I incorporated plum blossom patterns, ruyi motifs, lingzhi designs, and begonia patterns. Each carries distinct symbolic meanings: lingzhi signifies auspicious longevity, ruyi represents smooth fulfilment of wishes, plum blossoms embody noble integrity, and begonia patterns symbolize prosperity filling the home. The fusion of Eastern and Western motifs, combined with traditional Chinese blessings, allows viewers to appreciate how Chinese and Western cultures can be seamlessly integrated.