Design Concept

The Horse of Qi Ascension - Rising from clarity, transcending in spirit, free without limit.

In ancient myth, the most divine of steeds was said to be the incarnation of a dragon on earth—a creature of boundless power and transcendence. This horse, rendered with minimalist lines yet immense dynamic force, rises with its head lifted high and mane flowing like waves through air, as though breaking free from bramble and storm. The wings that unfurl behind it announce its extraordinary origin—not a creature of earth, but one chosen by the heavens. Its presence radiates confidence and brilliance; it seems born not to chase victory, but to begin where triumph already dwells. This is not the struggle of ascent but the grace of destined flight, an effortless surge that carries it to the farthest heights.

Formed from crystal-clear liuli, the sculpture embodies not only speed but spiritual elevation. Within its luminous body, light flows like breath, revealing freedom born of clarity and transcendence. It represents a spirit that soars beyond limitation—a symbol of the soul refined through purity, rising unbound and luminous. Technically, the piece challenges the outer limits of large-scale balance, multi-surface time control, high-risk polishing, and the precision of pate de verre with liuli material. The result is a sculpture that transcends both craft and motion—a celestial steed that exists not to run, but to rise.

Wind, fire, earth, and air transform into four steeds— Excelsior, Blaze, Faith, and Ascension—each embodying a facet of life’s boundless vitality. They are not mere horses, but living symbols of creation, perseverance, and the unending pursuit of greatness. Inspired by the elemental forces of nature, each sculpture reflects a unique state of being: the foresight of excellence, the unity of passion, the steadfastness of faith, and the transcendence of spirit. Through LIULI’s refined pate de verre technique, light flows within each form, revealing energy in motion and illuminating the enduring spirit of creation, leadership, and ascent. Continuing the sculptural tradition of LIULI Crystal Art, each work embodies a vision that is both profoundly realistic and spiritually transcendent, capturing not only form with precision but surpassing realism through emotion and light. It is this harmony between technical mastery and artistic elevation that transforms every sculpture into more than an object of beauty—it becomes a vessel of spirit, carrying forward LIULI’s devotion to truth, imagination, and the artistry of the human soul.