Touch of Wing and Grass

The touch between wing and grass-tip carries the weight of an entire autumn. On tea-stained paper, the diving bird and swaying grass gain an earthy texture.

This warm undertone resembles the late afternoon light of autumn, making every living form appear authentic and full.

I focused on capturing the tension of almost-touching while maintaining distance. The red blossoms and tiny insect are whispers from a microscopic world.

The varying tempo of the brushwork records the instant the bird pierces the air. This is no performance; it is the lonely, brilliant freedom of life within nature, highlighted by the ancient hue of the paper. 
Ink and color on tea-dyed Xuan paper.