Barringtonia and Tiles animals The piece captures the peony—a

The piece captures the peony—a symbol of beauty and elegance—in delicate bloom as if arising gracefully from clear water

Every facet of its body and plumage has been meticulously embedded with shimmering mother-of-pearl that bestows movement and vitality on this masterful representation

The expert portrayal of their contorted cheeks and raised paws flawlessly captures the dynamic fervor of their movements

their surreal textures mirroring the millennia-long weathering seen in "beehive rocks

Barringtonia and Tiles animals The piece captures the peony—aThe practice of adorning walls with tiles featuring auspicious symbols to attract good fortune was a prevalent trend in Taiwanese architecture for a period of time. In "Barringtonia and Tiles," artist Liu Wei Tsen brings attention to this design tradition, focusing on the Barringtonia, a flower genus native to Taiwan and a symbol of happiness. Through this artful portrayal, Liu simultaneously captures the play of evening shadows on the wall, using