Rendered on fine silk, folding screen mirror makes a striking wall scroll. The scroll announces itself with the mirror. As chinese bird painting scroll goes, a mirror close at hand gives this one real presence.
You can feel meticulous gongbi brushwork in every stroke. Both meticulous gongbi brushwork and rich color are on display here, restrained yet full of life. Do not miss a parrot turning its head, or a carefully placed folding screen tucked nearby. Among the finer touches are lotus in bloom and a vase nearby. Look closely and you will find hazy scroll. In China's symbolic language, the lotus is a symbol of purity rising from still water. Silk lends the whole image a gentle, light-catching texture. It has presence without demanding it. The work feels complete, with nothing missing and nothing extra.
This folding screen mirror scroll belongs on any shortlist of chinese art wall decor. For a growing collection of silk scroll wall hanging, a parrot at rest is a fine addition. Hang it where you unwind, and let it do its quiet work. Give it alongside good tea for a gift with a theme.
