Exhibition showcases progress
It showcases the elegance and vitality of flowers from all seasons with a background meticulously engraved with fine brocade patterns resembling a silk tapestry that accentuates the vibrant blossoms, Wang explains.
Further into the exhibition, the Harnessing the Power of Arts and Crafts section gathers materials bearing historical memories collected from various places, including precious craft manuscripts, visual materials and historical goods.
The objects cover early cloisonne prototypes and books that recorded imperial carpet patterns and embroidery stitching methods from the 1970s to the 1980s.
"These objects tell the stories of craftsmanship, innovation and heritage, reflecting the dedication and perseverance of the artisans who contributed to the development of arts and crafts," Wang says.
The last section Offering a Tribute to the Nation displays the national-level design and production tasks undertaken by the Beijing Gongmei Group over the years, from the magnificent opening of the 2008 Beijing Olympics and APEC China 2014 to the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation held over the years.
"They reflect the country's progress in a unique way, bearing witness to the nation's rise on the international stage," Wang says.
For instance, the emblem of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, also known as Dancing Beijing, was considered the jewel of the crown in the section.
It is made of Hotan jade that was sourced from the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region and its parameters were carefully designed to carry special symbolic and cultural significance, Wang says.
The seal's edge measures 112 millimeters, representing 112 years, from the first modern Olympics in 1896 to 2008.
The seal's pedestal stands 200.8 millimeters high, signifying the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Its base is 56 millimeters high, with each side featuring 14 floral petals, symbolizing China's 56 ethnic groups.
