Catalogue Note:
This painting shows that when we express "sincerity", we tend to hold both of our hands and reach out for the lights. In other words, the artist portrays the hands this way to capture how people tend to seek console when they face uncertainties. It is the sincere support from others that gives people courage and power, and provides hope for humanity. Qu layers the emotions in his art with ink wash and Xuan paper, and the message, in turn, is imprinted in the viewer’s heart. As one looks at such deep, intense, and exquisite paintings, one cannot help but be impressed by the power of art. More importantly, the series has been incorporated into the collection of the British Museum. This shows that the series has gained the recognition from the museum worldwide for its artistic and academic merits. It is indeed a representative work of the artist.