The lotus flower is a classical motif in East Asian ink painting as well as a ritualistic symbol of purity, rebirth and the Buddha in the Buddhist tradition. Reinterpreting the iconography of lotus in the timeless vertical composition of East Asian art, this work showcases the artist’s exploration of the traditional medium of ink on xuan paper and brims with an unparalleled lively energy through the dynamic across the blossoming lotus flower and the swinging leaves.

荷花是东亚水墨画中的经典主题，也是佛教传统中象征纯洁、重生和佛陀的仪式性符号。这件作品在东亚艺术永恒的竖幅构图中重新诠释荷花的图像，展示了艺术家对传统媒介水墨纸本的探索。盛开的荷花和摇曳的叶子之间的动态关系让作品充满了无与伦比的生机。