Birdsong

Birdsong is based on A Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix (百鸟朝凤图), a timeless motif celebrating harmony, reverence, and the rise of true virtue. In the legend, birds from every corner of the world gather in awe before the phoenix—the sovereign of all feathered creatures, embodying wisdom, beauty, and renewal. Each bird offers its song in tribute, creating a symphony that honors the phoenix's unmatched grace. Over centuries, this image has come to symbolize the unity of all under a noble spirit. This Gold Kesi piece retells that timeless story with ornate detail: peacocks, pheasants, cranes, and songbirds flock around blossoming branches, their feathers rendered in radiant colors and shimmering gold. Layered textures evoke the richness of antique embroidery and courtly craftsmanship.