Sky Lantern Small Plate (Blue and White Taiwan)

Releasing sky lanterns is one of Taiwan’s unique folk activities, beloved for its imagery of peace and blessings. This work takes the shape of a sky lantern and incorporates traditional blue-and-white patterns, along with depictions of Taiwanese animals (Formosan Black Bear, Taiwanese Trout, Formosan Sika Deer, Taiwan Blue Magpie, and Formosan Swallowtail) and the pictographic word Taiwan to showcase the distinct characteristics of Taiwan.