| The Bud was inspired by the different roles each individual plays in society and in their personal life. The ropes give viewers a raw feeling, something that is original, not modified, and primary. The iron in the piece creates tension, symbolizes threats, and serves as a warning of danger. Rosin, sugarcoating the sculptures, making them beautiful and shiny. It’s just like how every person in this world would somehow protect themselves, one way or another—to achieve a balance between the individual and the collective. | 
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Qin Bai
Qin Bai, The Bud, 2008. Courtesy of Shanghai Duolun Museum of Modern Art.
The Bud was inspired by the different roles each individual plays in society and in their personal life. The ropes give viewers a raw feeling, something that is original, not modified, and primary. The iron in the piece creates tension, symbolizes threats, and serves as a warning of danger. Rosin, sugarcoating the sculptures, making them beautiful and shiny. It’s just like how every person in this world would somehow protect themselves, one way or another—to achieve a balance between the individual and the collective.
