This series is inspired by a famous Classical Philosopher Zhuang Zi who is known to share his views by telling short tales and dialogue between the imaginary and reality. They are often entertaining and will make one ponder. Using elements of nature’s path in behavior, it reflects naturalist reflections in life. From the first look, the polished round surface magnifies the fish swimming partially within water and captures my full attention. To me, this is the beginning of the dialogue that will transverse one into the world of nature. The fish is swimming happily and looking forward to swimming along with the other. The combination of fish and taihu rocks forms a perfect unison. They mirrored each other in joy. When you look at the artwork in different directions, detailed carving of crevices and texture of the rock brings fluid movement, the fish whose smile is magnified along with uplifting blue green crystal hue radiates a positive vibe. This is one of our artworks that expresses modern and the zen concept.

This is a scene of two fishes playfully swimming, playing “Hide and Seek”. They meet each other under the lotus leaf then swim away, and quickly turn back around and meet up for a rendezvous. You can see the lotus leaf with a stem that goes straight down to the bottom of the pond, yet flexible like a Baroque music, as if the lotus is shyly playing along with the fishes. Lotus leaves symbolize harmony, goldfish means abundance and good luck, showing off the elegant movement of pure beauty in life. The philosopher Zhuang zi sensed the joyful harmony of these fishes, looking down from the top of the pond. We can’t stress enough how life should be this playful, joyful and harmonious.

The sculpture “Beauty Lies Between Here and There” belongs to the collection “ A Window into Zhuangzi's World” where you will find artworks featuring two animals’ interaction in scenic backgrounds. That is also the frequent setting of the famous philosopher Zhuangzi’s stories.

Spring is my favorite season because it is the beginning of a new year; it is when the weather becomes warmer, animals and plants are awakened from dormancy during the long and gloomy winter. It bestows refreshing and positive energy to people. Therefore, this artwork caught my eye when I first learned about the collection. On the verge of the jagged and barren rocks bloom the dainty clusters of peach blossoms, the pair of jiling birds dearly looking at each other brings affection and liveliness to the scene. Tranquility juxtaposed with vitality, the artwork depicts a picturesque springtime scenery that conveys a positive omen. The peach blossoms - harbingers of spring, symbolize a good beginning and love, while Taihu rocks pertain to preciousness and prosperity. It is interesting that this sculpture can be displayed on both sides, which shows the contrast of the rugged texture of the water-weathered rocks versus the smooth and shining facade. The idea that “all matter is connected as one” from the Song dynasty is emphasized in this design.

“Bloom of A New World” is the first design that sparked our classic LIULI Flower series. This series joins all elements into a complete circle – fulfillment will come as a whole. The study of each flower takes months to research; the best angle, detail, color and lighting to capture the perfect moment. This fusion creates the ancient land-scape painting effect brought to life with Liuli.

A flower that strongly represents Spring, the Lily blooms fully from March to May. This artwork depicts an elegant lily in resplendent bloom along with the tranquil surroundings of nature. Blushful, upright and serene, it welcomes a good beginning and stands tall to overcome all boundaries. An ancient saying “ 百年好合“ , hundred years of harmony is to symbolic to what we hope inside. The aromatic scent of Lily aims to permeate all that is good from within. This artwork comes with a matching crystal base to enhance the individuality and beauty of the artwork.

When spring comes, nature responds to the warmth of spring energy. The soft wind is in the air, it whispers to the flowers to get ready for a new beginning. Feeling of spring pervades nature, it may awaken our spirit uplifted, and delighted sunshine welcomes a fresh start. As we face spring, the “Red Radiance” may bring us closer to enjoy more of this hopeful season. It has the moth orchids to deliver a message. The moth orchid means the arrival of fortune in classic Chinese literature. When it blooms, it looks like a moth with wings opened for a flight as a gesture to be ready for fortunes. They are seated at the corner of a square base, their petals are soft as spring winds, the sweet colors are gently infused into them, and their three dimensional shapes create interesting compositions from every angle.

LIULI Crystal Art is known for showcasing traditional Chinese symbolism and playing with homonyms and meanings. In this design, Joy Heralds Spring, two oranges symbolize good things coming in pairs, representative of positive energy. In addition, oranges are considered good fortune because the Chinese character Ji for orange shares the same pronunciation with the Chinese character luck and fortune. Ji appears in relief as part of the design on one of the oranges. From a western perspective, Chinese characters look like graphics and the character Ji, 吉 displays a symmetry that echoes the double oranges’ well-balanced meaning. The other symbol contained in this design is a peony pattern on the other orange and a peony blossom on the stem. Peonies symbolize prosperity and wealth. It is considered King of the Flower. Combining luck (orange) and prosperity (peony) in the same design makes this artwork a great home décor piece and a perfect housewarming gift.

The thought of Spring is already making our heart beat faster. I like this Spring peach artwork because it has many juicy plump pink and peachy tone peaches, surrounded by a heart shaped nest. While Peach symbolizes Longevity, blessed by the Sun light. We know that a good fruitful life is ahead of us. For Mothers, Grandmothers, daughters and friends. Let’s enjoy our sweet peachy moment.

The dragon is the uppermost mythical creature that was widely worshiped to bring rain & good harvests in Chinese culture. This blue color of the dragon's body can be interpreted as its very important characteristic which controls water (skies, seas, rivers, mist, and rain) & climate. It is seating on top of the universe to show everything is under its control. The posture with five claws shows confidence, and the body curve expresses flexibility. This meaningful dragon artwork can be well presented to the customers who are into power & authority. From the Chinese history (Han dynasty, 206 B.C. – A.D. 220), the dragon was adopted as a symbol for the emperor and became a potent emblem of imperial power. Also, the appearance of the dragon was often marked by the birth of a great man or dynasty. It is associated with power, and furthermore it is an auspicious symbol of protection & good fortune.

The original form of Taiji is formed by two fishes encircling each other. It forms a yin-yang cycle of balance and harmony. In Asian culture, round shape symbolizes heaven and square shape means earth, they form a combined firm foundation. This artwork is a fusion of heaven and earth, balance and harmony. The sides are infused with same element, one on top and the other below to reflect the balance and strength The majestic dragon is known to straddle between heaven and earth, moon and stars. Vigorous, vital and honorable, the dragon is powerful and unstoppable. The intricate carving of the dragon is meticulously carved from the inside and is shown on both sides. The five clawed dragon is of highest authority, its claws are spread open embracing heavenly protection. The details of the dragon are intricately carved and the scales look as though it is glistening next to the sun. It is soaring from the clouds, overlooking the earth in an upright posture. It makes a modern statement design as a centerpiece.

This artwork depicts a dragon on a different scale than we are used to seeing. In this piece, the dragon is positioned behind a cloud and atop a mountain. It overlooks the land from its perch as if it understands how the world operates. This design is one of my favorites because it combines the traditional figure of a dragon with an asymmetrical modern base. The cloud shape has a wavy flow which contrasts the square base. This shows how life can be contradictory but as long as we have a firm base, we can still enjoy freedom in this vast world.

The dragon is the most iconic symbol out of all mythical animals. This zodiac dragon animated version is cute and small yet, this figurine has a vivid line of Dragon’s horns and eyebrows. It makes the dragon look so proud. And its affordable. If anyone wanting to have a piece of LIULI it would be this. From a child to a grand parent who would not want to have a dragon statue in their homes?

The dragon is the symbol of primordial power. It is master of all elements: fire, water, air and earth. As a spirit guide, it makes a powerful ally in our daily life with its amazing restorative and potent qualities. Below are common meanings associated with the Dragon spirit animal. It has many good qualities such as; supernatural, leadership, protection, transformation and Wisdom! This artwork called “ So Spirited” will make you feel So lifted.

Every time when someone ask me “If there is only one artwork you can choose, which is your favorite?” Without hesitation I will reply “Wow that’s easy, this beautiful Phoenix Lifted by Wind High Above Clouds”.

I have been with LIULI family for over 10 years and this artwork always strike a chord with me. The color and details are captivating; from the front, embedded feathers forms a beautiful 3D polished curve and the back of the artwork is a surprise -visually stunning. The intricate carving of tiny feathers converging into a splendor of waves is eye-catching.

The phoenix is a symbol of a queen, beauty, grace and never-ending cycle. Our Artist Loretta, who was a former renowned actress creates the phoenix to look like a performance on stage. The slightly curved neck is beckoning one to “Look at me, look at my beauty and elegance.” Customers who purchased / will purchase this artwork from me are Beautiful Queens. It reminded me of a beloved customer who had recently deceased, she loved colorful artworks. Her first reaction when she saw this artwork was the same as I did 10 years ago.

Orchids are my favorite flowers because they mean the arrival of happiness. The artist design a concave space to carry beautiful, small but significant things in life. What’s very special is the highlight of red liuli bead at the center that symbolizes the confluence of all happiness. While red color means auspiciousness in Asian culture, I feel this rounded and red bead carries my wish for all beautiful things in life. I feel warmth and happiness in this piece.

I personally collected one piece at home. When I first saw this artwork, I was absolutely attracted by its movement, facial expression and colors. It’s not just a design about the owl, but also the meaning behind the whole collection, which is “Believe and You shall See” that honored LIULI’s roots in Taiwan. Every detail in this artwork is filled with sincerity and meticulousness. It’s also a practice of LIULI’s mission of ”To continuously create art for the good of the heart”.

Horse is a classic theme in LIULI. It symbolizes success, honor and freedom. The art piece “Rise” is an amazing design which has a pair of gorgeous wings and robust body. The horse forelegs raise high up with confidence. The mixture of the colors blend well with the design. The horse stepping on the clouds represented its breakthroughs in the midst of obstacles and reach the victory.

Guan-yin is very peaceful and one could feel the light shining outwards by closely looking at it. I’m also in awe when I discover the inscription of The Great Compassion Mantra on the back of the artwork. It makes it whole. It is very moved to know that artist Loretta H. Yang’s persistence in sculpturing Guan-yin and her mission to create the largest liuli Guan-yin ”Wish of the Lifetime”. I like to appreciate all kinds of Guan-yin designs because each of them carries different stories, and every sculpture is unique because of its creator. I believe the artist is kind and benevolent so that she could create a Guan-yin with this compassionate and peaceful face and aura. It is a realization of LIULI’s motto "To Continuously Create Art for the Good of the Heart".

The emerald green color and the hand-made gold foil elevate the touch of opulence. This artwork consists of two parts: the goldfish on the top part is made by pate de verre, and the bottom is a treasure vase made by blowing glass. Contrast in still and movement, two parts jointly create a new dynamic. The treasure vase could be used to keep coins which symbolizes fortune, or to carry pieces with precious memories. No matter what is in the treasure vase, it is unique to you. So, let the treasure vase be the carrier of all beautiful things in life.

How can someone not love French Bulldog? A clumsy and cute image just makes people want to love it. No matter where the master goes, it always looks at them with angelic eyes. Whenever there is occasionally frustration in life, you could always feel a loyal friend that gives you all the love in the world. It is the most faithful and good friend in our life.

I always like this Guanyin statue. The Guanyin is smiling and gives me a carefree feeling. Looking at the design of the rising cloud, it makes me feel like getting away from the pressure of life, and providing a room to breathe and rest. The texture and pattern on Buddha's clothes seamlessly merge with the cloud on the base which creates a unifying peacefulness. Like the rising and floating clouds, our troubles went away and become carefree.

This is a brilliantly designed piece of world-wide known Chinese zodiac as a subject matter portraying unity.

The Chinese zodiac is a repeating cycle of 12 years and each year is represented by an animal and its unique characteristics. The artist successfully articulated all different zodiacs in concrete detail. It is joyful to look at them to see how they are diverse in shape as we, people are individually different, and yet they are lined up in order to work in partnership.

They are holding each other and their facial expressions illustrate how hard they are putting their efforts to get the radish out. They are delivering a common goal to achieve together and it is for sure that being united will be paid off and bring a fruitful result, Good Fortune.

“Indomitable Heart” shows an unstoppable spirit of teamwork and it is recommendable artwork for many occasions to families, groups, organizations, etc.

The splendor of Phoenix is well known for its eternal life. A bird comes back to life from the ashes, looks elegant but strong as she is sitting on the rising Sun, at a glorious dawn. As confident as the king of the birds can be, it symbolizes a confident lady, longevity, and good feng shui.