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| Oriental Treasures 100 x 80 cm. |
I´ve lived in San Francisco, California at three different times in my life. One of my very favorite haunts was Chinatown. It seemed like every time I went there, I couldn´t resist bringing back a treasure. They inspired me to paint this big picture that combines elements of Feng Shui with some of my favorite pieces.
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The overriding local color is red, which in China not only serves to express joy but also, to ward off evil. (Did you know that traditional Chinese brides wear red instead of white?) A small Persian rug draped over the table, poppies, and the wooden basket in the back set the tone. Cool silver pieces and the blue and white Japanese tea service counterbalance the warm color scheme. The green silk hanging on the wall complements the red and creates harmony.
The bronze statue stealing the stage is the Chinese philosopher, Confucius who traveled all of China riding a water buffalo.
Yellow passion fruit ( maracujá) is popular in S.E. Asia, as well as Brazil, and contrasts with the rich dark grapes resting in a silver bowl. In Ancient China, the chestnut trees were the homes of the gods of the west. See the nuts at the base of the silver piece? Poppies, in Chinese art, represent loyalty and faithfulness between lovers.
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