Seasons Unveiled: "Xizi • Scenic Lantern" by China Academy of Art

The "Xizi • Scenic Lantern" crafted by the China Academy of Art encapsulates the enchanting vistas of West Lake, sequentially revealing the vibrant allure of Long Bridge in spring, the serene grace of Three Pools Mirroring the Moon in summer, the crisp elegance of Flat Lake under the Autumn Moon, and the serene purity of Broken Bridge with its remnant snow in winter. This creation utilizes the picturesque vignettes of the South to depict the seasonal views of West Lake, with a particular emphasis on illustrating the "artistic conception" found in Chinese classical aesthetics.

It symbolizes the perpetual cycle of the seasons and the transformation of all things.

Designed with the lotus as its motif, the lantern's structure is inspired by the crabapple gate commonly found in southern gardens, allowing viewers to gaze through its windows and immerse themselves in the quintessential charm of the southern region.