{ Typography Postcard } Flying Script | Taiwan's Indigenous Four Seasons Floral Avian Calligraphy Mountain & Forest Beauties Postcard Set (Set of 4)

Taiwan is not only a land of rich flora and fauna but also a custodian of traditional Chinese characters. The "Beautiful Times" creative team believes that words are vital carriers of cultural heritage and continuity. Inspired by the hidden characters in traditional floral and avian paintings, they ingeniously blend text and art. Using native Taiwanese flora and fauna as their creative elements, and drawing from Sima Qian's "Records of the Grand Historian: Autobiography," which states, "Spring births, summer grows, autumn harvests, winter stores; this is the great constant of heaven's way," they have developed the "Floral Avian Calligraphy" series: "Spring Birth," "Summer Bloom," "Autumn Illusion," and "Winter Stillness." These pieces symbolize Taiwan's indigenous vitality, reflecting the changing seasons and the inherent characteristics of the creatures. The birds featured were selected from four representative endemic species nominated in the 2007 national bird selection event organized by the Taiwan Sustainable Ecology Association and BirdLife International. These include the Taiwan Fireback Pheasant, known as the "King of the Mist"; the Taiwan Blue Magpie, embodying the characteristics of a close-knit Taiwanese family; the elegant and magnificent Swinhoe's Pheasant; and the delicate and vibrant Taiwan Yellow Tit. By depicting the graceful forms of these iconic native birds, rendered in a stylized, almost regal manner, they gather like esteemed beauties, each expressing a distinct Taiwanese spirit. Together, they create a harmonious aesthetic. These birds, alongside the plants found in their habitats, interpret the unique beauty of Taiwan's seasonal transitions. Like emissaries safeguarding the island's beauty and uniqueness, they add countless moving exclamation points to nature. With the harmonious interaction between living beings and their natural environment as the core concept, they have created "Taiwan's Mountain and Forest Beauties," a collection that exclusively represents and protects the island's splendor. **- Spring Birth -** "Birth": Conceptualized with the beginning of the year and the burgeoning of all things. Han Dynasty historian Sima Qian's "Records of the Grand Historian: Autobiography" states, "Spring births, summer grows, autumn harvests, winter stores; this is the great constant of heaven's way." Under the gentle warmth of the spring sun, the Swinhoe's Pheasant, encountered near the Pingtung Morning Glory, unfolds an anticipated love story of life. **- Summer Bloom -** "Bloom": The liveliness and joy of reproduction and the continuation of life. Tang Dynasty poet Bai Juyi's "Early Summer at the Pond" says, "Water gathers in the spring pond late, shade intertwines as summer trees flourish. Boats pass like a ferry, fences resemble a riverside village. Quietly brushing the zither's resting mat, fragrant wine opens its cellar door. Lazily idle, without a care, I occasionally play with my little grandson." The Taiwan Blue Magpie family, known for their group behavior and nest protection, flit among the Taiwan Lilies blooming in summer, showcasing the vibrant power of life. **- Autumn Illusion -** "Illusion": The transition and change of seasons, beautiful yet unpredictable. Tang Dynasty poet Bai Juyi's "Hibiscus" reads, "Who can match the autumn mist enveloping the evening, like a beautiful woman with a flushed face. Song Dynasty artist Huang Conglong's "On Mengbi Mountain" states, "Hibiscus appears as an illusion, difficult to capture in a painting." The small, adorable, and lively Taiwan Yellow Tit, among the blooming Taiwan Hibiscus flowers, converses and sings from time to time, narrating the changes of the seasons. **- Winter Stillness -** "Stillness": The earth returns to tranquility, waiting and latent, slumbering for the next awakening. Southern Dynasties poet Jiang Yan's "Ode to the Lamp" writes, "Winter's fat solidifies, winter's arrows have not yet passed, anxious winter hearts, silent winter dusk." The Taiwan Fireback Pheasant, known as the "King of the Mist," ambles among the budding flowers of Taiwan Pieris, embodying the king's serene composure and the perfection of stillness. Indeed, this is not the end of a life cycle, but a splendid hibernation that nurtures the next season. Carrying abundant blessings to all corners of the world, departing from Taiwan to share its beautiful imagery with more people! Flying Script is a typography project focused on endangered species indigenous of Taiwan. To highlight the importance of environmental protection, this project fuses natural elements of flowers and birds specific to the country together with the four seasons and traditional calligraphy. The result is an original perspective that reflects Taiwan’s rich history and culture. Award: 2012 USA ADAA ADOBE DESIGN ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Semifinalist Material: Linen paper Size: Standard postcard size. Original price $45 each, set of four for a special price of $150 Origin/Manufacturing method Taiwan