红包

Red Envelopes/hóngbāo

In Chinese tradition, slender red envelopes are not only for holding new year lucky money, which serves to ward off evil spirits, but also to convey fest wishes, which is the true significance of red envelopes. What I try to create, is a work that can add more meaning and creativity to this traditional and meaningful custom.

This red envelope series is composed of four designs: namely, Fúlù”(Fortune & prosperity)，“Fùguì”（wealth）and“Jíxiáng”（auspicious），“Rúyì”（all wishes come true）. These four Chinese phrases all convey warm and friendly meanings and represent good wishes. The designs incorporated elements of traditional lucky symbols, including ancient Chinese copper coins, peony， auspicious cloud and Taiji （Supreme Ultimate）, into the representation of Chinese characters. From the characters themselves, the embedded ideas can be visually observed, which is the most direct way to express ideas. And I hope the receivers can feel the deep and sincere wishes as soon as they are given the envelopes. 

在中国传统中，红包这个细细长长的信封，不仅仅是用来装压岁钱，同时也是为了传递美好的节日祝福。祝福应该是红包最深刻的意义。我试图创作出为这个传统而有意义的行为，更增添含义与创意的作品。

这个红包系列一共四款。分别取中文「福禄」「富贵」+「吉祥」「如意」为一套。这四个中文词语，在传统的中文语境中都是很亲切的词汇，都代表着幸福美好的意义。通过运用铜钱、牡丹、祥云、太极等吉祥寓意的图形元素组合拼成中文造型。直接的字形可以说是最直接的表达方式，也希望对方在接过红包的同时就能感受到浓郁且真挚的祝福。