Hibiscus and Birds - Original painting on xuan paper( rice paper).
In Chinese culture, the hibiscus ( fúróng) holds symbolic significance as a flower of wealth, fame, and refinement. It is admired for its vibrant petals and is associated with feminine beauty and elegance. The hibiscus also represents the fleeting nature of fame and glory in Chinese poetry and art, while its medicinal properties are valued in traditional Chinese medicine for their cooling and detoxifying effects.
Winged Garden
With extra border of mounting paper: 25 1/2" x 18 1/2" ;
Original painting size: 17 1/2" x 13 3/8"
Watercolor on double xuan ( rice paper), carefully mounted on Chinese mounting paper. This is an unframed artwork, it is carefully rolled and shipped in a tube. An extra white border of mounting paper is left around for matting and framing.