迴

The shape of the Chinese character “回”, which is the ancient glyph of “迴”, is said to resemble clouds and mist, and the loop within a loop form also brings to mind the image of the instantaneous take off and landing of an airplane, given that the start of motion, is also its consummate conclusion. This piece utilizes the pictorial qualities of the Chinese character in its design. It is constructed from the same cast aluminum alloy materials used for making airplanes which ties in with the aforementioned aviation images and the concept of the circular loops represents the 360° of the Earth’s longitude, whereby amongst the seeming confusion the starting point is also the destination, as if the piece is pointing out that the very essence of embarking and returning from a journey, is just as simple as this: one moves from within to without, then from without back within, which communicates a penetrating insight into the ultimate meaning of travel; the outward and return journey form a perfect circle, relaying a heartfelt blessing for the countless travelers flying in the skies at this moment.