A white serpent is said to symbolize wisdom, prosperity or transformation. Dreams of one can bring about change within the individual. The circular movement as it moves towards the skies creates ripples that birth new beginnings. A new path is born through the swirls created in the wake of the serpent’s ascend- sprouting colors and scattering papers towards the cities, on the back of a much smaller serpent, a girl once lost now reaches out to grasp new connections with renewed will and the desire to reunite with the stories of her origin once more.
Ceiiru, also known as Yoher Wang, is a Taiwanese-Canadian artist who specializes in 2D illustrations, graphic design and is experimental in her creative pursuits. She loves marine lifeforms and enjoys exploring themes of inner harmony and spirituality. Her works are greatly influenced by folklore and mythology originating from different cultures. She strives to find a balance to creating art that would invoke a sense of whimsical wonder. In her spare time, she likes to indulge in other creative activities such as clay-modeling, making plushies and paper modeling.
The Lantern City is grateful to be held on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish Nation), and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). We acknowledge our privilege to be gathered on this land, and commit to work with and be respectful to the Indigenous peoples whose arts and stories inspire us to bring communities together.
