The Wind Horse of Excelsior — where leadership meets determination.
From a distance, the steed appears vividly lifelike—its entire body tensed in forward motion, speed so great that its mane streams backward in the rush of air. The composition is pure and vast, with no foreground or background, only boundless space and an unwavering direction forward, embodying the essence of leadership: vision unconfined and determination unbroken. Up close, a remarkable detail emerges within the flowing mane—eight smaller horses galloping in unison, symbols of strength extended, spirit multiplied, and unity in motion. This is not a solitary charge but the posture of a leader who inspires and carries others toward a shared horizon.
The horse’s dynamic pose reveals both grace and discipline, its lifted forelegs and grounded hindquarters expressing power balanced by precision—an image of belief strong enough to overcome all resistance. Technically, Excelsior pushes the limits of liuli artistry, confronting the physical challenges of large-scale balance, the delicate precision of pâte de verre, the high-risk refinement of polishing, and the intricate fusion of gold leaf with translucent glass. Through this mastery of craft and vision, LIULI Crystal Art transforms motion into light and form into faith—a tribute to leadership that moves boldly and leads beyond boundaries.
Wind, fire, earth, and air transform into four steeds— Excelsior, Blaze, Faith, and Ascension—each embodying a facet of life’s boundless vitality. They are not mere horses, but living symbols of creation, perseverance, and the unending pursuit of greatness. Inspired by the elemental forces of nature, each sculpture reflects a unique state of being: the foresight of excellence, the unity of passion, the steadfastness of faith, and the transcendence of spirit. Through LIULI’s refined pate de verre technique, light flows within each form, revealing energy in motion and illuminating the enduring spirit of creation, leadership, and ascent. Continuing the sculptural tradition of LIULI Crystal Art, each work embodies a vision that is both profoundly realistic and spiritually transcendent, capturing not only form with precision but surpassing realism through emotion and light. It is this harmony between technical mastery and artistic elevation that transforms every sculpture into more than an object of beauty—it becomes a vessel of spirit, carrying forward LIULI’s devotion to truth, imagination, and the artistry of the human soul.
