China Jade
**”China Jade”** is a profound celebration of hope, creation, and the universe’s mysteries, dedicated to my sister, China Jade. This art piece draws inspiration from the majestic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the Autonomous County of Lijiang, Yunnan province, China. As her parents explored the towns and mountains of Dragon Jade Mountain while she was a few months old in the womb, their journey symbolically connected them to the powerful energies of this ancient landmark.
The art piece also incorporates the power of the dragon, represented as a mandala, reflecting its significance in the Year of the Dragon when China Jade was born. This element pays homage to my grandmother’s iconic art, as her mandalas were a central part of her creations. The flowers depicted are peach blossoms, symbolizing the rebirth and beauty of springtime, aligning with the season of her birth and the start of a new year. These blossoms represent the blooming of life and the beauty that emerges with each new beginning.
The jade necklace, discovered a year before her conception at a thrift store, became a cherished symbol of luck and connection. With its unique engravings and genuine jade, this necklace seemed to align with her name when it was announced, reinforcing the sense that the universe had a hand in her naming and presence. This piece wraps her in luck and protection, serving as a testament to the mystical intertwining of fate and family, and highlighting that her arrival was indeed meant to be.
At the bottom of the piece, symbols represent the material world and the transition from the universal to the tangible. The six chakras are depicted, symbolizing her grounding and integration into the material realm, while connecting her with the broader cosmic energies from which she emerged.
31 by 25 inch
made in acrylic paint
Artist’s Note
**”China Jade”** is a profound celebration of hope, creation, and the universe’s mysteries, dedicated to my sister, China Jade. This art piece draws inspiration from the majestic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the Autonomous County of Lijiang, Yunnan province, China. As her parents explored the towns and mountains of Dragon Jade Mountain while she was a few months old in the womb, their journey symbolically connected them to the powerful energies of this ancient landmark.
The art piece also incorporates the power of the dragon, represented as a mandala, reflecting its significance in the Year of the Dragon when China Jade was born. This element pays homage to my grandmother’s iconic art, as her mandalas were a central part of her creations. The flowers depicted are peach blossoms, symbolizing the rebirth and beauty of springtime, aligning with the season of her birth and the start of a new year. These blossoms represent the blooming of life and the beauty that emerges with each new beginning.
The jade necklace, discovered a year before her conception at a thrift store, became a cherished symbol of luck and connection. With its unique engravings and genuine jade, this necklace seemed to align with her name when it was announced, reinforcing the sense that the universe had a hand in her naming and presence. This piece wraps her in luck and protection, serving as a testament to the mystical intertwining of fate and family, and highlighting that her arrival was indeed meant to be.
At the bottom of the piece, symbols represent the material world and the transition from the universal to the tangible. The six chakras are depicted, symbolizing her grounding and integration into the material realm, while connecting her with the broader cosmic energies from which she emerged.
31 by 25 inch
made in acrylic paint
** Transform ** is an art piece inspired by Yinchuan, the capital of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in China, and my personal journey overcoming fear. This artwork captures the region’s rich cultural heritage and dramatic landscapes, symbolizing the path from fear to empowerment. It illustrates the Taoist principles of Yin and Yang, with **Yin** representing comfort and support, and **Yang** embodying the courage to confront challenges.
Embracing a spontaneous essence, the piece reflects experiences meant to be rather than simply different. Influenced by 1950s American traditional tattoo style it features a girl on a motorcycle, facing her truths with fearless resolve, accompanied by the personification of death.
An inner butterfly symbolizes the unknown beauty of romance and transformation, with psychedelic colors bringing a vivid inner imagination to life. The half-sun represents the fleeting nature of life’s insecurities, urging us to cherish transient moments. Including a mandala-inspired element as a tribute to my grandmother’s iconic style, the eyes in the artwork convey the romantic notion of seeing deeply into someone’s soul. Through this piece, I explore my journey of acceptance and freedom, embracing life in the moment, living fully, and letting go.
16 by 16 inch
made in acrylic paint
By visually interpreting the unseen energies of transformation, Sarah hopes to inspire viewers to embrace their own evolution, recognizing that change, though sometimes difficult, is a path to deeper self-awareness and fulfillment.
Related Collections
Expand your experience by exploring her other collections:
- “Transform”
- “Gandalf”
- “Coca Cola Chrismas”
This collection emphasizes the cyclical nature of change, suggesting that even in stillness, there is movement, and even in chaos, there is clarity.
