Mother-of-pearl inlay | Dawn
Title: Dawn
Artist: Wei Xiao & Kai Feng
Material: Mother-of-pearl inlay, Metal base
Dimensions: Diameter 1350 mm (Custom sizes available upon request)
Artwork Description:
Dawn is a work by Wei Xiao that combines the traditional craft of mother-of-pearl inlay with modern artistic expression. The circular composition, with colors transitioning from gold to white, captures the first ray of sunlight at dawn, conveying a sense of tranquility, freshness, and hope. The surface of the work has a gentle curvature, which enhances the interplay of light and the layers of the inlay. As the viewer changes perspective, the surface of the mother-of-pearl reflects different hues, much like the soft yet radiant flow of morning light.
This piece is not only a tribute to the natural beauty of dawn, but also a reflection on the passage of time and the fluidity of light. Through its delicate interplay of light and shadow, the work evokes warmth and infinite possibilities, inviting viewers to experience a sense of inner calm and enlightenment within its shifting layers of light.













