Rong-Lie, Li | Taiwan’s Greatest Craftsman | 2013 National Crafts Achievement Award
Center Collection
Osmanthus bamboo, raw lacquer/ 18 x 33 x 22cm
Introduction
The work depicts the partial expression of the trunk and branches of the tree, using irregular interpolation techniques to symbolize the old and mottled bark of the tree, showing the intricate yet chaotic weaving skills. The circular regular figure below the main trunk symbolizes the tree tumor. The outer circle and the inner square are easily associated with the flowers and fruits of the tree. The outer edge of the circle is decorated with a herringbone ring. The square inside the circle is a three-dimensional expression of the three-dimensional space, and the interspersed The variety of bark creates an interesting contrast.