On silk, in the vertical format, this panda scroll painting makes its quiet case. The ink settles into the silk with a softness that keeps every edge gentle. As a piece of feng shui home decor, it reads clearly from across the room and keeps giving on closer inspection.
The discipline of wash painting shows in every controlled gradation. Bamboo rises in slender green strokes, the gentleman of plants in full poise. The painter knew when to stop, and the picture is better for it. There is dignity in the restraint, and warmth underneath it. Viewed from a distance the forms hold together; up close the brushwork tells its own story.
Hung in a study or living room, this asian wall decor changes the room's temperature without raising its voice. For the collector, it is a solid and satisfying addition. Hang it where the light is gentle and give it a little breathing room.
