Abstract
Flowers and roses have always been one of the significant themes for artists and writers. Depending on the context and narrative, flowers can symbolize reproduction or decay, purity or debauchery, love or hardship. In the author's upbringing, reading novels was a pastime that alleviated the stress of academic pressure. In these novels, besides being engrossed in the love stories between the protagonists, flowers and roses are often used to embellish the storyline, with roses predominantly symbolizing love and the expression of affection. As women grow, they are continuously constrained and aspire to receive a bouquet of roses, symbolizing love. This study is initiated from a personal growth experience and art practices, beginning with the exploration of the relationship between novel reading and self-awareness. It then delves into the floral and rose imagery in Qiong Yao's novels, analyzing the symbolic meaning of roses. Finally, the discussion turns to female Taiwanese artists' works, examining how female artists use the symbolism of 'flowers' and 'roses' to break out of the frameworks set by themselves and others. This reevaluates the gender constraints within the social value system and constructs a sense of personal life value.