Artworks

The plum blossom symbolises holiness, honesty and fortitude. Unlike most plants that bloom in the spring and summer, plum trees usually bloom in the winter despite the extreme cold. This depicts a strong and indomitable spirit. The plum blossom has five petals, which represent five blessings in China: peace, auspiciousness , happiness, contentment and longevity. I painted the plum blossom in order to send best wishes to athletes from all over the world. The Chinese characters in the painting mean: “The flower is even more vivid and elegant in the snowy windy coldness. One should strive and struggle while one can.”

Magnolia symbolises purity, friendship, elegance, openness and sincerity. When magnolia is in full bloom, its petals are very big, like arms opening to embrace friends, to embrace the whole world. I painted magnolias in monochrome, and the ink is very low-carbon, like our wish for Beijing 2022 to be low-carbon, environmentally friendly Olympic Games. The Chinese characters in the painting mean: “The snowflake painted by ink wash is the true national beauty. The ice and snow are in the stars, welcoming guests from afar.”

Since ancient times, there has been a Chinese archaism saying that one would rather eat without meat than live without bamboo, which means that bamboo is a symbol of lyrical elegance and grace. Bamboo is always the first touch of painting for Chinese artists. It symbolises integrity, unadorned elegance, safe, lofty and unyielding character, confidence and vitality. Bamboo means progress: each step is like each section of bamboo, inspiring everyone to constantly move forward. I hope my bamboos can make a wish to all the athletes to keep fighting for their good results. The Chinese characters in the painting mean: “Stay virtuous even when you are little known; stay humble when you are well known.”