Orchids are symbolic of refinement, rare beauty, and elegance; they are also a symbol of virtue and moral integrity in Chinese literature. Currently in a private collection 16 x 20 in Contact us about this piece
Meihua, the plum blossom, blooms in the depth of winter cold, making it a symbol of perseverance, quiet strength, and renewal.
Bamboo bends in the wind without breaking, making it a classical symbol of resilience, flexibility, and moral integrity.
Chrysanthemums bloom latest into autumn, prized as a symbol of longevity, nobility, and quiet perseverance through hardship.
Lotus is known for its ability to emerge from mud pure and unstained, symbolizing purity, spiritual enlightenment, and resilience.
The kingfisher’s brilliant plumage has long inspired Chinese art, symbolizing beauty, vitality, and harmony with the natural world.
Iris is seen as a symbol of hope and the promise of future prosperity; its delicate beauty also embodies elegance and grace.
Peonies are known as the “king of flowers,” representing wealth, honor, and prosperity; they are a national symbol and embody opulence and high social rank.
Hydrangeas aren’t part of traditional Chinese flower symbolism, but their lush, abundant blossoms are often taken to represent gratitude, grace, and heartfelt emotion.
Narcissus represents good fortune, prosperity, and new beginnings, often associated with the Lunar New Year for its timely bloom.
The dragon is one of the most revered figures in Chinese culture, representing power, strength, and good fortune.
Gongbi and mogufa are two classical Chinese painting techniques: gongbi’s fine, meticulous outlines contrasted with mogufa’s “boneless” brushwork, built from color and ink alone.
Herons are admired for their purity, patience, and quiet elegance, and their name’s likeness to the word for “path” makes them a traditional symbol of career advancement.
Cats are treasured in Chinese art for their playful charm, and their name’s phonetic link to the word for “octogenarian” makes them a traditional wish for a long life.
Fish are a beloved symbol of abundance and prosperity in Chinese art, their name a phonetic pun on the word for “surplus.”
The rooster embodies vigilance and courage in Chinese tradition, its dawn crow long taken as a symbol of new beginnings.
Rendered here in vivid color rather than traditional ink tones, these lotus paintings carry the same symbolism of purity and resilience in a more vibrant, contemporary palette.