Artwork Description

Title: Flowers
Artist: Mo Xiong
Date: n.d.
Medium: Ink and watercolor on paper mounted on cardboard
Dimensions: 19.7 x 19.7 in (50 x 50 cm)

Artwork Identification
This elegant still life by Mo Xiong presents a radiant bouquet of orange, lavender, and violet blooms nestled in a traditional Chinese-style porcelain vase. The vessel, painted with delicate bird-and-flower motifs, sits atop a warm-toned surface within a soft, rounded frame, further emphasizing the composition's intimacy and charm.

Artistic Style and Influences
Combining Western watercolor spontaneity with refined Chinese brush traditions, Mo Xiong infuses this piece with rhythmic energy and decorative harmony. The floral bouquet bursts outward with layered transparency and contrast, while the vase’s patterned design nods to classical Chinese ceramics, symbolizing peace and beauty.

Historical Context
Still life painting has long held a vital role in both Chinese and Western traditions. In this work, Mo Xiong bridges these legacies through expressive mark-making and symbolic representation, making this piece a modern dialogue between cultural past and present.

Provenance
Provenance documentation can be provided upon contact.

Condition and Conservation
The artwork is in very good condition. The pigments retain their original vibrancy, and the paper surface is clean and undisturbed.

Artistic Significance
This work exemplifies Mo Xiong’s ability to capture both the vibrancy of nature and the refinement of Chinese aesthetics. The integration of symbolic imagery and free-flowing floral forms speaks to his dual mastery and his enduring role as a cultural ambassador through art.