Artist: Grace Tao

Magnolia II

玉兰 II

Acrylic on Canvas, Saw blade, Bolt Nut, Resin
布⾯丙烯，锯⽚，螺帽
30 x 30 inches
2025

A saw blade is integrated into the form of a magnolia flower — a symbol of delicate beauty and quiet strength. At first glance, the piece appears soft and graceful, but beneath its surface lies a core of steel. The contrast between the magnolia’s gentle petals and the sharpness of the blade reflects the duality within us: tenderness coexisting with resilience.

这件作品将锯⽚藏⼊⽟兰花的形态之中——那是柔美与坚韧的象征。乍看之下，画⾯温柔⽽优雅，然⽽其内核却藏着⼀圈锋利的钢铁。花瓣的柔与锯齿的硬之间的对⽐，正如我们内⼼的双重性：脆弱与⼒量并 存，温柔中蕴含着不屈的意志。