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This ink painting is done in the traditional style of scholar-amateur painting which is transformed into the artist’s own individual style of painting. It is inspired by the works of Shitao, Zhu Da朱耷 (Bada Shanren 八大山人) (1626-1795), and WU Changshuo 吳昌碩 (1844-1928), the works of these artists are represented in the National Gallery of Victoria’s Chinese collection. This painting is also influenced by PAN Tianshou 潘天壽 (1897-1971).
This powerfully constructed painting is full of dynamic energy. The swift, sweeping brushstrokes create the impression of lotus and bamboo battered in a storm by wind and rain. The lotus blossoms are sheltered, remaining calm and turning inward. It is as the artist has painted the aftermath of a violent storm.
