Design Concept:

As one of the most widely revered folk heroines of Chinese culture, Mazu is depicted in temples throughout China’s coastal regions and celebrated as one of the bravest women in history. Her story originates from the Fujian province, and is known as the Goddess of the Sea—being worshipped especially by the coastal cultures of Southern China. Inspired by this fabled character’s influence over people’s hearts and the similarity she bares to the bodhisattva Guanyin, LIULI artist Loretta H. Yang designed this artwork to be one that represents benevolence and joy. Combining classical representation with light-bending crystal, the Mazu here sits nobly exuding kindness and compassion.