Lord Ganesha is the patron of arts, crafts and sculptures. He is also considered as lord of astrology, action and god of harvest (particularly for sugarcane growers). Lord Ganesha is shown with his upraised hand always giving blessings to his devotees and assuring them fearlessness. It also indicates that he can fulfil the desires of his devotees. His favourite food is sugarcane. As far as symbolism is concerned, just as the soul hankers for liberation, Its not easy to break the shell of ego (like sugarcane). But once broken then the result is very sweet. Mouse at his feet is symbolic of worldly desires and passions which needs to be overcome.
Ganeshas trunk is symbolic of discrimination power (viveka), Ability to discriminate between right and wrong. Flexibility in trunk indicates that one should not be rigid and should be ready to adapt himself with time. His big ears symbolise that one should listen more and talk less. While listening digest only those things which are wise and discard all unnecessary things. It also indicates that he listens carefully to the prayers to his devotees.
Ganeshas big head symbolises wisdom. And the whole world is contained in his big belly. He accepts everything good or bad with the same equanimity. It represents the capacity to absorb all pleasant and unpleasant experiences of the world with grace! 
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Jai Shri Ganeshaya Namah ~ Shubh Ratri ~ Good Night! ๐๐ป
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