Ju Ming became a household name after his personal exhibition at the National Museum of History in 1976. During the exhibition, Taiwanese society was faced with a series of political-economic challenges. The society at the time was engaged in the search for a unique Taiwanese identity as part of the push towards self-affirmation and a vision for the future. As a result, the Vernacular Movement emerged from the art & cultural community. Due to this backdrop, Ju Ming's sculpture of “In One Heart” resonated with the public’s consciousness and became a popular symbol at the time. The Taiwanese identity, shape and theme radiated by the farmer and water buffalo acquired the contemporary interpretation of unity in adversity and expressed a strong sense of vitality. From then on, Ju Ming retained the marks of his carving knife. The lines of emotion and action employed a rich textural lexicon to create an artistic symbol filled with life and energy.