PROVENANCE:
BLINK gallery, Hong Kong

This painting is an extension of a series named Rocks Emerge when Spring Subsides. The concept of this painting is derived from ancient Chinese literature, The Story of Old Tippler's Pavilion by Ouyang Xiu. The Old Tippler enjoys with delight the view of mountains and streams. Landscape painter Yung Chee-Mun, Simon focuses solely on Chinese ink. The creative concept of landscape painting has always been to hold together the ancient scholars' philosophy about life with a portrayal of the artist's own personality. Through ink, the artist integrates the intangible spiritual realm and the tangible landscape, turning the hustle and bustle of real life into a world of serenity. The artist has pursued the philosophy of leisure and free spirit inspired by Du Fu's poetry. Simon was inspired by Chinese painter Master Fu Baoshi and influenced by Western painters William Turner and Claude Monet. His works combine Eastern and Western art materials and techniques to form a unique style without losing the essence of traditional Chinese ink paintings.