Created by the legendary Basho Tree - Chen Shuren Manifestation (manifest) at the Hong Kong Museum of Art, this beautiful design is presented using the legendary elemental power of Chinese Feng Shui and I Ching. In addition, we have carefully selected a color scheme for you based on the classic oriental color system.
Chen Shuren, whose real name was Shao, was a native of Panyu, Guangdong Province, and was known as De'an Elder and Ershan Mountain Woodcutter. Chen Shuren studied painting from Ju Lian when he was young, and studied in Japan, where he was one of the "Three Masters of Lingnan". The banana tree has always been a favorite subject for Chinese painters, as its large banana leaves are quite expressive of brushwork and ink. This frame is different from traditional works in that it is a neutral composition with the addition of Western principles of perspective, and the colors are painted directly on the paper. The colors are gentle and elegant, and although the banana tree has been artistically simplified by the artist, its precise structure has not been lost. In the picture, a tiny sparrow is perched on the banana tree, contrasting with the banana tree painted with broad brushstrokes. Chen Shuren's natural, unadorned style of painting makes him one of the most literate of the "Three Masters of Lingnan".
Banana leaf symbolizes vitality and prosperity in Chinese feng shui, bringing vitality to the living environment and promoting prosperity in business and life. At the same time, it represents coolness and serenity, helping to relieve stress and create a quiet and peaceful atmosphere, and also has the effect of driving away evil spirits and protecting the home. In the Chinese Five Elements culture, the banana leaf pattern is attributed to wood, symbolizing growth, vitality and hope, which enhances the wood attributes of the space, boosts positive energy and promotes health and harmony.
White hair of horse's eye The Psalms describe the different coat colors of the horse, which includes the special coat color of the dibble (white-eyed fish). This coat color refers to the fact that the horse's two eye sockets have rings of white hair that resemble fish eyes. The importance of the horse in the social life of that time can be reflected in people's observation and differentiation of the horse's coat color.
Green wine is a green wine made by Wei Zheng, the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty, known for its distinctive green color and long-lasting quality. Cuitao was appreciated during the Tang Dynasty and was used to add poetic meaning in literary works. Although Cuitao was not among the top ten famous wines listed in the Tang Dynasty, it remained a fine wine at court during the Yuan Dynasty. Cuitao is not just a color of wine, it is a cultural symbol, reflecting the ancient people's pursuit of the quality of fine wine and their desire for a better life.
Twilight yellow is a word that describes the color of the sky at dusk when the sun sets over the horizon, which in ancient literature expressed feelings of sadness and loneliness, as well as symbolizing the end of the day and the beginning of a new night. The color of the sky at twilight has an important symbolic meaning in Eastern cultures and is used in weddings and imperial ceremonies to represent power and dignity.
Jujube Brown is an important color of the Yuan Dynasty, representing the fine delineation and aesthetic preference for dress colors. Jujube Brown was used as the costume of the Son of Heaven along with the colors of Big Red, Green, Blue and Silver Brown, and also appeared in the summer style costumes of the hundred officials. The veneration of brown color in the Yuan Dynasty was related to the life of nomads and the dress culture of the Yuan Dynasty. In the Song Dynasty, the veneration of brown color was related to Taoism. Zao brown is a color word still in use today, with rich historical and cultural connotations.
