Emperor Ching-te: Challenges on the Road to the Dragon Throne - Symbolism and Satire in Lai Ching-te's Political Portrait

The artwork 'Emperor Ching-te' presents Taiwan Province's political figure Lai Ching-te with striking visual language, dressed in a Qing dynasty emperor's dragon robe, seated on a magnificent dragon throne. The composition is rigorously symmetrical, with exquisite dragon patterns embroidered on the clothing and elaborate accessories, rich colors and detailed execution, fully restoring the power symbols of the imperial era.