Flowers
Mo Xiong
Artwork Details
Artwork Description
Title: Flowers
Artist: Mo Xiong
Date: n.d.
Medium: Ink and watercolor on paper mounted on cardboard
Dimensions: 17.7 x 15 in (45 x 38 cm)
Artwork Identification
This vertical composition features a radiant bouquet of pink daisies and vivid yellow and red blossoms, flourishing within a white porcelain vase adorned with gestural blue-gray floral motifs. The surrounding foliage and blooms spill outward against a golden background, evoking a lively burst of springtime vitality.
Artistic Style and Influences
Mo Xiong skillfully blends elements of Chinese brushwork with Western compositional sensibilities in this still life. The luminous palette and expressive brushstrokes reflect his hybrid approach to form, while the rhythm of florals and greenery shows his sensitivity to traditional Chinese floral arrangement aesthetics.
Historical Context
Created during Mo Xiong’s mature period, this painting reflects his continuing exploration of nature as a vehicle for cross-cultural artistic expression. The vertical format and fluid brushwork recall scroll painting traditions, while the pastel hues and spatial layering suggest Western watercolor influence.
Provenance
Provenance documentation can be provided upon contact.
Condition and Conservation
The work is in very good condition. The surface is clean, with no signs of fading or damage to the pigment layers. The cardboard backing remains structurally sound.
Artistic Significance
This painting exemplifies Mo Xiong’s mastery in capturing ephemeral natural beauty with spontaneity and sophistication. It stands as a graceful representation of his lifelong effort to harmonize East and West through contemporary visual language, making it a treasured acquisition for collectors of modern Chinese art.