Chen Peng

Begründung der Jury

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China /// China
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Appreciation of Plum Blossom Culture is a true tribute to the delicacy and elegance of plum blossoms. Its white cover is subtly adorned with a light blue blossom branch that gently stretches across the surface. The same understated, serene colour palette continues throughout the interior. Generous white spaces, minimalist compositions, soft cool white paper, and translucent materials create a sense of calm and refinement. This ample use of white space gives readers room to breathe, reflect, and imagine.

This book explores eight themes related to the plum blossom: poetry, ci poetry, painting, music, landscapes, artifacts, incense, and wine. It is composed of eight thread bound booklets, each dedicated to one of these themes. The booklets are skilfully bound together and can be fanned out to the side for easier browsing. This layered structure not only deepens the reading experience but also adds an element of discovery and playful exploration. Within each booklet, images and text are arranged in separate sections, allowing both to unfold in their own space. In this way, each theme can be experienced in an intimate yet expansive manner. Readers are invited to delve into the details and symbolism of plum blossoms through each individual booklet.

The careful selection of paper, the thoughtfully chosen binding and the sophisticated printing on the fine material make this book an example of masterful craftsmanship – precisely executed while remaining understated and simply elegant.