Flower of Life: A Dreamlike Artwork by Huayu Li

Golden A' Design Award Winner Combines Artistry and Innovation

The inspiration for this artwork came from a long period of contemplation and appreciation of all things beautiful and fantastic. The result is a transparent, completely sealed world that appears to float. The exquisite textures and complex details represent the theme of life and nature. The challenge of depicting details so miniscule that they measure less than one millimeter required a skillful technique that tested the artist's patience and vision.

One of the unique properties of this design is its magical effect under different lights. It is also versatile, suitable for the decoration of various indoor environments as a lighting instrument. The design is mini-type, drawing, stereoscopic, made of resin, and gives an optical illusion of the future and soul.

The realization of this design was achieved through handcrafting. By integrating the techniques of sculpture and drawing, and splicing resin with other materials, a sealed dream world was born. The process involved careful planning, creating all kinds of tiny elements, and a sophisticated drawing. The resin, which is very sensitive to temperature and humidity, required careful handling to avoid mistakes.

The project was started in August 2015 in Dali, Yunnan Province, China, and is still in development. The biggest challenges faced during the creation of this artwork were the extremely careful drawing and the solution for combining various materials. However, overcoming these challenges opened a door to a lot more creative ideas for the artist.

The Flower of Life was awarded the Golden A' Design Award in 2017. This award is granted to marvelous, outstanding, and trendsetting creations that reflect the designer's prodigy and wisdom. They are venerated products and bright ideas that advance art, science, design, and technology, embodying extraordinary excellence and significantly impacting the world with their desirable characteristics.