China Federation of Literary and Art Circles

'Guardianship and Symbiosis,' a poster for 80th anniversary of the UN

2025-08-02 07:35:00

  Designed for the 80th anniversary of the United Nations (UN), this poster adopts the style of "Wycinanki," a traditional paper-cutting art from Poland and Belarus.

  Against a pristine blue backdrop, white paper-cut silhouettes breathe life into the scene: At its heart stands a towering tree, embodying a guardian spirit. Its dense canopy intertwines into a sheltering umbrella, symbolizing the UN's eight-decade-long commitment to rooting peace and shielding humanity.

  Among the branches, doves spread their wings, carrying hope across borders and echoing the UN's mission to safeguard peace.

  Beneath the tree, humble silhouettes of a man and a woman embrace the trunk, representing global unity as people join hands through the UN platform to build a better world. Delicate flowers grace the scene, adding vitality and warmth.

  "UN 80" stands prominently, weaving the folkloric warmth of Wycinanki to bridge history and the present: It honors the UN's journey from its founding to its 80th year, while reflecting today's shared global resolve to forge a common future.

  Through this traditional artistic language, the poster expresses profound reverence and aspirations for the UN's enduring role in nurturing peace and uniting humanity.