Ink Octopus — Spirit of the Deep
Crafted by renowned jade artist Xu Lele, celebrated for his lifelike carvings of flowers, animals, and birds, Ink Octopus reimagines a creature of the sea with striking modernity and expressive form. Xu’s signature attention to detail and emotional depth breathes life into the octopus, transforming Australian black jade into an artwork full of movement, intelligence, and symbolic strength.
A tribute to one of the ocean’s most enigmatic creatures, Ink Octopus captures the octopus in fluid motion — carved from rare Australian black jade and suspended among golden, swirling currents. A symbol of intelligence, adaptability, and mystery, the octopus has long been revered in mythology and art as the master of change and the keeper of secrets.
With eight dynamic arms winding through golden lines, the creature evokes the image of multi-faceted thought — flexible, intuitive, and wise. Its sculpted form is both elegant and defiant, reflecting the strength to endure, adapt, and transform even in the most complex of environments.
Just like Australian jade — formed under pressure, resilient yet refined — the octopus reminds us to embrace uncertainty, explore the unknown, and view the world through bold and unconventional perspectives.
Estimated price for this piece by Xu Lele
AUD$2,100 (RMB￥9,800)
Dimensions: approx. 18 cm (W) × 15 cm (H) × 12 cm (D)
Weight: approx. 1.8 kg