The "compass" representing "ancient Chinese geography-astronomy wisdom" is combined with a "mechanical system" representing "modern industrial growth" creates good visual tension in the piece, ...

When the Chinese invented the compass, its sole purpose was to make sure they built their houses facing south, as that was believed to allow the good vibes of nature to flow through your home.

Primarily, the compass was used for geomancy for a long time before it was used for navigation Ancient Chinese alchemists realized that the magnetite ore would point towards a magnetic north. Their ...

"History is such an entity: it slumbers in darkness until an observer's perspective, like a beam of light, illuminates it.