Jewelry designer inspired by Wuhan's iconic landmarks
Fang Longhuizi is looking to renew the luster of locked-down Wuhan, and lift the spirits of its people, by posting drawings of her extravagant jewelry designs online, all of which are inspired by the city's signature elements from architecture to breakfast food, Chen Nan reports.
Another design, titled Donghu Lake, a beautiful landmark lake in the east part of the city, is her favorite. It's one she holds dear for personal reasons. The lake is a popular scenic spot among tourists and locals, with its 102-kilometer greenway surrounded by trees planted on the lakeside, its connecting islands, lakeside parks and nearby small ponds. It is also the place where Fang and her husband once went on dates and got married.
In the design, Fang delicately portrayed the ripples of the lake and the tranquillity of the place.
"The first thing I want to do when the outbreak ends is to walk along the Donghu Lake. I miss the gentle breeze brushing my face," she says.
Fang has also integrated elements of the local food into her jewelry designs, with a piece called Guozao. In the local dialect, guozao means "having breakfast".
"When I first arrived in Wuhan, I noticed that guozao is very important for local people. There are various breakfast foods and my favorite is a bowl of the signature hot-dry noodles," she explains.
"Now, the city is empty. Places, which used to be crowded, are very quiet, but it will get better."
