This is an illustrated Chinese public health poster from May 2003, marking the turning point in the fight against the SARS epidemic. The poster features a large, spherical treetop made of overlapping green leaves, floating against a clean white background with a soft shadow beneath it. The spherical shape can be interpreted as a symbol of the world, a healthy ecosystem, and a restored society. Dozens of brightly colored, stylized birds peek out from between the leaves, while a few others fly above. The birds symbolize the return of life, freedom, and the beauty of nature, and their harmonious coexistence with the tree represents humanity's ideal relationship with the environment. The Chinese text at the bottom explains that while the victory over SARS was heroic, the crisis also served as a crucial wake-up call.
| Author / Creator |
黃维,
|
| Format |
1 poster : color ; 73 x 52 cm |
| Publisher |
[publisher not identified], |
| Year |
2003 |
| HKBU Library collection |
SARS posters |
| Work type |
Poster |
| Keyword(s) |
Health education SARS (Disease) |
Cite this image as: 黃维, 黃维,, "胜利启示录", in Hong Kong Baptist University Library Art Collections, accessed 10/06/2026, https://bcc.lib.hkbu.edu.hk/artcollection/a781-047.
