Faculty of Design

Illustration

Fangying Zhu

Sedateness沉静

Sedateness is a fusion of human perception and natural stillness. A detailed, attentive human ear grows directly from a single, textured aquatic plant stalk. This unique botanical ear is crowned by large, circular floating leaves like those of a lotus. From the main stalk, a small flower bud and leaf emerge, showing quiet growth. This hybrid form is set in the calm, post-rain atmosphere, where large, water-beaded leaves collect the quietude. The air is still and heavy with the scent of wet earth.

“Rain stops in the airsuspendedNothing fallsEars begin to growonethen manyThey twistand wrap around each othersoftendless”