Title: Boundless Origin, Endless Flow

Created on August 2022 (finished in about 2 weeks)

Cover story: "Boundless Origin, Endless Flow" is a mixed-media relief sculpture measuring 80×140cm. Crafted by the artist from pottery clay and stone plastic clay, and colored with acrylics, the piece seamlessly blends Eastern and Western artistic languages.

Its composition boasts rich layering: the foreground features vigorous trees and a rushing waterfall; the mid-ground depicts a team of horses carrying goods across a bridge; and the background presents an interplay of mountains, clouds, and distant waterfalls. Through its undulating textures and vibrant hues, the work delicately conveys the resilience and vitality of nature.

The rugged mountain path symbolizes the arduous journey of medical exploration, while the horse team—advancing fearlessly through hardships—embodies the unwavering spirit of pediatric healthcare professionals, who dedicate themselves to safeguarding children's health. The entire piece fuses classical artistic conception with a modern mission, ultimately forming a visual poem that pays tribute to life and growth.

Artist: Xuanyu Zhu, 12 years old, is a student at the Junior High School Affiliated to the University of Science and Technology of China. Raised in a multicultural environment across China and the United States, she has systematically studied various visual arts, including painting and relief sculpture, which has cultivated her rich imagination and aesthetic sense. Years of artistic practice have not only nurtured her emotional expression and personal growth but have also established art as a vital language for her to communicate with the world.