The lotus is my favorite flower due to its timeless beauty throughout its life cycle. Every time I lay my eyes upon these enchanting blooms, I find myself irresistibly drawn to their allure, spending hours immersed in their presence from every conceivable perspective. The gentle caress of the wind often carries their delightful fragrance, further adding to the sensory experience. Each precious moment spent in the company of lotuses is cherished, for they bring me immense joy and tranquility.

I am drawn not only to the outward beauty of the lotus, but to the quiet grace of its inner meaning. In Chinese culture, it blossoms as a symbol of purity, integrity, and spiritual enlightenment. As the ancient saying,”出淤泥而不染“ (emerge from the mod unstained), the lotus embodied the virtue of remaining noble and untainted amid worldly challenges. It is often associated with the ideals of inner strength, harmony and the pursuit of truth and beauty.

In this series, I seek to express both lotus’s visual grace and its virtuous characters by merging traditional Chinese realistic painting techniques with contemporary splash-ink painting styles.

Ink and color on Japanese Shikishi Board

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