🌏 At age 9, Sarah Brooker sat glued to her TV in Arizona, mesmerized by the Beijing Olympics' opening ceremony. The iconic movable type display wasn't just artistry—it was her first 'love letter' to Chinese culture. Fast-forward to today, and she's now a leading expert on Chinese seals in the English-speaking world. 🎨📜
🎓 Sarah's passion led her to pursue degrees in China, where she unraveled the secrets of these intricate carvings. 'Seals aren't just stamps,' she explains. 'They're time capsules of politics, religion, and social bonds across dynasties.' Her research highlights how symbols like dragons and phoenixes encoded power and identity. 🔍
🤝 'Understanding seals is understanding China’s dialogue with its past,' Sarah says. Her work bridges cultures, showing how ancient traditions remain vibrant in modern calligraphy and digital art. For young global explorers, her story proves curiosity can unlock whole new worlds—no time machine needed! ✨
