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The lotus plant has a great symbolic meaning in Buddhism. These sculptural flowers grow in a standing water, which is usually muddy, algoid, and not pretty looking--just as you can find peace and nirvana wherever you are. I grew up in a Buddhist family in Korea. On the birthday celebration of the Enlightened One (April 8th in the Lunar Calendar), thousands of Buddhists made a colorful procession holding lanterns shaped like lotuses, with candles glowing inside in the evening streets in downtown Seoul. Ah, sweet memories of my dear mother, excited like a little girl, dressed up in a Korean traditional dress, getting ready for the annual procession ....
I am happy with the way the painting turned out--lyrical and watery. It may be the best painting of water lilies I have ever done so far. I am sure I will be painting many more. Not because of Monet, but for my mother. With love.
Beautifully done and very well said. Do we assume this is oil on canvas?
ReplyDeleteYes, it is. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteNice tranquil feeling. Wonderful water, so soft and subtle it is there but does not overtake the center of interest.
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