Treasure of the 茉莉花 (Mo Li Hua)

A personal commemoration of the iconic and internationally-popularized Chinese folk song “Mo Li Hua” (translated to Jasmine Flower). This piece explores the cultural symbolism of the jasmine flower, representing delicate love and purity, as well as the firefly, seen as a traditional romantic symbol. The piece is also an expression of the importance in preserving cultural roots. This exploration incorporates 3D mediums such as air-dry clay to convey its symbolism more effectively.