The artwork is a blue Beijing Olympic dragon dance costume, which represents traditional Chinese culture and history.
The design of the costume was inspired by ancient Chinese dragon culture, where dragons hold significant symbolism as they represent power, nobility, and good fortune.
The costume showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of traditional Chinese handicrafts through techniques such as brocade weaving, embroidery, and sewing.
The color blue of the costume echoes the theme of the Olympics while also symbolizing China's oceans and skies.
The patterns and decorations on the costume are also meticulously crafted, including golden dragon scales, red dragon claws, and blue dragon tails.
These details demonstrate the designer's respect for and continuation of traditional culture.
In addition to the costume itself, the artwork comes with a wooden dragon head prop used for displaying and performing dragon dances.
This prop is also handmade from wood and features intricate carvings of dragon patterns and details.
The entire artwork exudes an ancient and mystical atmosphere, allowing viewers to experience the charm of traditional Chinese culture and the weight of its history.