Size: 5" x 7"
Medium: Matte cardstock
Quantity: 10 cards & envelopes; 1 image
Story: The beauty of shan shui (literally, “mountain-water”) painting in the Chinese art tradition lies not only in its play of abstract forms, evocative use of positive and negative space, and emphasis on feeling and imagination--but also in the philosophy that guides this genre of painting.
Influenced by Daoism (Taoism with a “T” if you're old school) and Confucianism, these paintings of mountains and water ultimately reflected the majesty of nature and the interaction between eternity and time. People were often portrayed as tiny in relationship to the landscape (unlike European art, that placed people at the center of the world), observing the steadfast mountains being carved and washed away patiently by water that trickled, rushed, and fell.
Three brilliant blue incarnations of Here Kitty sit on lotuses, turning for a backwards glance while a cool green river flows from a faraway mountaintop. An exploration of patterns and change, damage and renewal, this reproduction of one of my Original Finger Paintings reveals that true perfection never rests, but only appears to stay still if one is too busy to notice.
The velvety matte finish of the cardstock gives a pastel richness to the colors, and the story behind this image is printed on the back. Little Beauties Art Cards are gorgeous when framed and loved wherever they're sent!
Authenticity: All work is guaranteed authentic and stamped on the back with one of my chops.
Shipping & Handling: Artwork shipped by USPS within 1-3 business days of receiving payment. Shipments do not include insurance and tracking numbers. $6 for 1-2 sets, $10 for 3-5 sets. Shipping fee modified after purchases have been made. If you have any questions, please email Ivan Chan Studio.
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Returns: Returns are accepted within 7 days of receipt. Artwork must be returned in original condition and packaged and shipped in the same manner as received. The cost of the artwork, less shipping, handling, and insurance, will be refunded upon return, no questions asked.
Copyright: All rights reserved. No part of this artwork may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the artist.
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