Artwork Description

Title: Flowers
Artist: Mo Xiong
Date: n.d.
Medium: Ink and watercolor on paper mounted on cardboard
Dimensions: 25.6 x 15.4 in (65 x 39 cm)

Artwork Identification
This richly textured still life by Mo Xiong features a vivid arrangement of blossoms in full bloom, carefully placed in a matte ochre-toned vase. The bouquet bursts with layers of orange chrysanthemums, white orchid-like blooms, and sprigs of tiny white daisies, all radiating from the center and framed by dynamic leafy brushstrokes. Two peaches rest on a sunlit checkered cloth, reinforcing the sense of abundance and calm.

Artistic Style and Influences
Mo Xiong fuses traditional Chinese floral motifs with a vibrant, gestural Western sensibility. Loose ink splatters and layered washes imbue the work with spontaneity, while careful draftsmanship and floral symbolism draw from Chinese literati traditions. The complementary palette of violets, greens, and golds enhances the dramatic harmony of the composition.

Historical Context
Still life florals are a recurring theme in Chinese painting, often symbolizing harmony, transience, and beauty. Mo Xiong reinvigorates this tradition with modern flair, blending Eastern symbolism and Western composition, making the work equally rooted in heritage and innovation.

Provenance
Provenance documentation can be provided upon contact.

Condition and Conservation
The artwork is in very good condition, mounted securely on cardboard with no noticeable damage, discoloration, or warping. Surface quality and pigments remain fresh and well-preserved.

Artistic Significance
A testament to Mo Xiong’s hybrid technique, Flowers bridges poetic naturalism and abstract energy. The work embodies his celebrated ability to weave memory, culture, and modern visual language. It holds strong appeal for collectors of contemporary Chinese painting and admirers of East-West artistic dialogues.