Introduction
The elongated column symbolizes the human spine and spirit. Its surface is covered with hand-carved textures, resembling the inscriptions on ancient bronze vessels, showcasing the marks of time and belief. Zhao Erdai uses clay as his medium to inscribe "the vitality and charm of life" in three dimensions, representing an early work in his transformation from ink brush techniques to sculptural vocabulary, imbued with a serene and solemn Eastern temperament.