0:54 To the Light From Liuli China Museum
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When Chang Yi first laid eyes on this piece, he thought it was a vase. But Antoine reminded him: bees fly upward, so shouldn’t the opening be at the bottom? Rather, it is more likely to be a lamp shade. To encourage light, the glass is no thicker than a piece of paper. This design is not only revered for its technical prowess, but also for the attention to detail that Decorchemont attaches to living creatures.
During the Industrial Revolution, bees became a sign of the resistance; an artist’s spiritual hope. The need for Art is more than simple decoration. Art reflects the human spirit, it is a necessity for our continued survival.
