Guanyin with Flowers

In pale moonlight, Guanyin stands upon surging seas, fingers gently raised as she offers a flower-filled vase, letting stillness arise against the roar.

Rendered in meticulous gongbi color, taut contour lines and translucent washes refine the face and drapery; the white cowl and ochre outer robe set off the teal garment beneath. A circular nimbus doubles as a full moon, while a willow spray and the red vase of white blossoms at her side echo each other, the small tray seeming to float in air. Below, the tide is woven from dense ink lines and blue washes, crests foaming, heightening the figure’s composed, gentle presence—stillness within motion.

Category

Figure · Color

Year

2016