Original artwork description:

Two Bamboos with a Red Ladybug - Bamboo series No. 2106

Original Chinese Brush Painting by Ilana Shechter.
This is an original Chinese brush painting, created in the spontaneous style of traditional Chinese ink painting.

I painted a series of pictures of bamboo inspired by the magic of the bamboo forest.

In traditional Chinese culture, bamboo is a symbol of Oriental beauty. It represents the character of moral integrity, resistance, modesty, and loyalty. It also stands as an example of strength, stability, and elegance, among others. This value becomes one of the major themes in Chinese painting, calligraphy, and poetry.

Bamboo is a symbol of one of the Four Gentlemen or Four Noble Ones in Chinese art culture.

This painting depicts two graceful bamboo stalks with dense black leaves, painted in the expressive and spontaneous style of traditional Chinese brush painting. Nestled among the upper leaves is a tiny red ladybug, adding a playful and delicate accent to the bold composition. The contrast between the soft ink wash of the bamboo stalks and the dynamic brushstrokes of the leaves creates a sense of rhythm and vitality. Bamboo symbolizes strength, resilience, and integrity in Eastern art, while the ladybug is often associated with good luck and protection.

The painting is signed on the front side with the artist's creative pseudonym in a red Chinese seal.
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It was hand-painted using traditional Chinese materials: black ink and mineral pigments on Xuan (rice) paper, known for its natural texture and durability.

Details:
Artwork code: 21–06
Size: 34.5 × 34.5 cm / 13.58 × 13.58 inches (unframed)
This artwork is sold unframed.
Certificate of Authenticity included

Presentation tip:
Recommended for display in a black or white frame with a mount (passe-partout) for an elegant presentation.
Please note: Colours may vary slightly depending on screen settings.

Shipping:
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Materials used:

Chinese ink on rice xuan paper

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