In  Loong, Stone Chun Shi reinterprets the imperial dragon motif from the Qing  dynasty royal robe, transforming the most potent emblem of Chinese  civilization into a visual field of energy and consciousness. Unlike the  Western “dragon,” the Loong in Chinese culture symbolizes    wisdom, balance, and cosmic vitality —a being of benevolence rather than  aggression.Through his original Stonecube technique, Shi disassembles this  ancient totem into thousands of chromatic cubes, each functioning as a pulse of  spiritual energy. The imperial symbol of    authority thus dissolves into color, rhythm, and vibration —its  once-hierarchical power transfigured into inner illumination. For Shi, Loong  marks a turning point: the transition from political sovereignty to  spiritual    sovereignty, from external power to internal awareness. Here, the dragon’s  divine mandate becomes a metaphor for awakening —a universal force that flows  through all living energy.