Chao Er Dai

1974

Well

POST WINGS

This work features a tall tree as the main subject, with the trunk occupying almost the entire foreground. The brushstrokes intertwine in a way that creates a strong vertical rhythm. The lush foliage is layered and stacked, with ink tones varying from deep to light, presenting a rich and fulfilling state of life. Behind the tree, two red-tiled houses appear subtly, intentionally compressed into a corner of the canvas, reduced in proportion, quietly resting in the shade of the tree.

During this period, the children have all established their own families, and the responsibilities of life have gradually been fulfilled. The shift in the relationship between the main and secondary elements in the composition no longer dilutes the presence of human habitation; rather, it represents a perspective of stability following completeness—the tree becomes a symbol of shade, while the houses exist peacefully within its embrace. Nature no longer oppresses human habitation but instead embraces and protects it, allowing the space to exhibit balance and harmony.

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