LALIQUE ART X HAN MEILIN UNVEIL NIU WANG WANG, “THE FLOURISHING OX”

Launch: November 3, 2025

Lalique Art presents Niu Wang Wang (牛旺旺), a new crystal creation born of the encounter between the Maison’s master glassmakers and the vision of Chinese artist Han Meilin. Celebrated for the breadth of his artistic language, Han Meilin transforms an ancestral symbol of strength into a work of contemporary poetry.

AN ENDURING ARTISTIC DIALOGUE

This new creation continues a story begun several years ago, when Han Meilin and Lalique gave life to Yuan-Yuan and Meng-Meng, two panda sculptures whose rounded forms and gentle expressions captured a moment of quiet harmony. These works, like Niu Wang Wang today, embody the dialogue between cultural heritage and the artistry of Lalique crystal.

THE SCULPTURE

Niu Wang Wang – “Flourishing Ox” – reinterprets the noble animal with a language of pure, essential lines. The powerful stance is softened by the curve of the back and the tilt of the head, creating a silhouette that is at once strong and serene. The proportions are deliberately balanced, evoking a sense of rooted stability while suggesting the potential for movement, as if the animal were about to step forward.

The surfaces are a play of contrasts: broad, satin-polished areas diffuse the light with a gentle radiance, while repolished highlights define the contours and capture glints of brilliance. The abstraction of the form invites interpretation – the strength of the flourishing ox distilled into a harmonious composition of mass, line, and light. This sculpture is revealed as a promise of abundance, good fortune, and prosperity.

Available in clear crystal, gold luster, and pink luster, each finish brings its own reading of the work. In clear crystal, the purity of the design is revealed in full clarity; in gold luster, the sculpture acquires a warm, solar glow; in pink luster, it radiates a delicate, contemporary softness.

SAVOIR-FAIRE

In Lalique’s Alsace workshops, the creation of Niu Wang Wang begins with molten crystal, gathered and shaped by the hands of master glassmakers. Once cooled, each piece is refined through precise carving, its surface satin-polished to create depth and softness.

For the lustered editions, gold or pink tones are delicately applied by hand on the crystal before a final firing, allowing the colour to reveal its full radiance upon the surface of the crystal.

ARTISTIC DIRECTION & LEGACY

Imagined by Han Meilin and developed under the direction of Marc Larminaux, Artistic and Creative Director, together with the Lalique Creative Studio, Niu Wang Wang remains faithful to René Lalique’s founding vision: drawing inspiration from nature, capturing its essence, and elevating it through exceptional craftsmanship into a work that stands the test of time.

AVAILABILITY

Lalique Art × Han Meilin – Niu Wang Wang (“Flourishing Ox”) will be available from
November 3, 2025, in Lalique boutiques and retailers worldwide and on Lalique.com.

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About Lalique

Founded in 1888 by visionary artist René Lalique, Lalique is a symbol of audacity, elegance, and artistic excellence. As one of the most prestigious French crystal glass houses, Lalique is synonymous with masterful craftsmanship, timeless design, and unparalleled savoir-faire. With an instantly recognizable aesthetic, Lalique transforms everyday moments into extraordinary experiences. From decorative objects to interior design, jewelry, perfumes, art, and hospitality, every creation embodies a refined lifestyle. Lalique collaborates with renowned artists and designers, including Zaha Hadid, Damien Hirst, Anish Kapoor, Yves Klein, Arik Levy, Terry Rodgers, and James Turrell, to craft extraordinary pieces that unite innovation and tradition. These exclusive partnerships bring bold artistic visions to life through Lalique’s exceptional craftsmanship. Since 1922, each work of art is handcrafted in Lalique’s historic Alsace manufacture, ensuring a legacy of excellence.

About Han Meilin

Born in China in 1936 in the province of Shandong, Han Meilin is a true all-rounder who has pursued his vocation with passion for more than 60 years. This complete master artist also teaches painting, calligraphy, ceramics and the history of the visual arts. From the very beginning, Han Meilin has drawn his inspiration from the traditions and folklore of his native country, which pays homage to him on “Han Meilin Day”, inaugurated on 21 December 2013. Creator of the mascots for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Han Meilin has exhibited his calligraphy and sculpture all over the world. He has received multiple honours, including being appointed a UNESCO Artist of Peace in 2015, becoming the first Chinese artist to get this recognition

“Artists need to take care of the world” - Han Meilin

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