Artwork Description

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

Artwork Identification
This exuberant still life by Mo Xiong, Title:d Flowers, bursts with radiant orange blooms arranged in a stylized ceramic vase. Set against a violet-hued backdrop, the composition is anchored by a vivid striped textile surface that enhances the contrast of color and texture. The splattering of purples, pinks, and greens weaves a sense of motion and spontaneity throughout the bouquet.

Artistic Style and Influences
Executed in Mo Xiong's signature fusion of ink and watercolor, the piece showcases his flair for marrying traditional Chinese brushwork with expressive Western techniques. The vibrant palette and textural energy recall aspects of post-Impressionism and Fauvism, yet the fluidity and rhythm of the lines root the work firmly in Chinese artistic sensibility.

Historical Context
Mo Xiong’s florals reinterpret a timeless genre through a modern lens. His approach, unconfined by rigid realism, celebrates the emotive and symbolic power of flowers—a subject with deep resonance in both Chinese and Western art history. The inclusion of a patterned tablecloth introduces a playful domestic element, inviting the viewer into an imagined interior.

Provenance
Provenance documentation can be provided upon contact.

Condition and Conservation
The artwork is preserved in very good condition. The surface remains vibrant and intact, with no signs of discoloration or paper warping. The pigments are rich, stable, and unaffected by age or exposure.

Artistic Significance
This piece exemplifies Mo Xiong’s expressive mastery of floral still life, a genre he has elevated with cultural depth and contemporary vitality. The work is a poetic testament to harmony—between tradition and innovation, between form and freedom. A standout in any fine art collection, this painting affirms the artist’s stature in the landscape of modern Chinese painting.