Observing Calmly 2

作品賞析

In “Observing Calmly 2”, CHENG Cheng-Huang smears the wood block with ink, and then carves wrinkles that resemble the style of ink paintings from Song and Yuan dynasties. Cheng also carves out the effect of yunran technique. Not only does the work display an ancient style, it also has that unique primitiveness of carved wood block print. The featured pot plant is erected like a monumental rock, and the eyes that go through the flowers represent the idea of self-reflection in Buddhism. Cheng also uses both Eastern and Western symbols and totems to display the harmony between heterogeneous cultures. By interweaving these elements together, Cheng is able to showcase the cultivation and spirit of literati painting.