Artwork Description

MO XIONG
Flowers, n.d.
ink and watercolour on paper mounted on cardboard
19 ? x 19 ? in. (50 x 50 cm)

Catalogue Note

In this vibrantly orchestrated still life, a profusion of orange, violet, and white blossoms emerges from a ceramic vessel adorned with blue floral ornament. The arrangement is set above a lilac-toned surface that curves gently into a warm, golden backdrop, establishing a spatial transition that enhances the painting’s decorative cohesion.

The composition is defined by expressive brushwork and layered tonal variation, with splashes and translucent washes animating the floral forms. The interplay of saturated hues and softened transitions generates a dynamic visual cadence across the surface.

The work reflects a contemporary reinterpretation of the still-life tradition, in which floral motifs operate simultaneously as formal devices and cultural signifiers, bridging ornamental Chinese ceramic aesthetics with modern painterly abstraction.

Condition is very good, with colour remaining vivid and the support stable. Provenance: documentation can be provided upon request.