Ivy

1998

Well

Provided by a collector

"The Auspicious Picture: Flock of Chickens" focuses on a group of chickens in a farmhouse courtyard, and while the scene appears to depict an ordinary rural landscape, it actually contains profound Eastern auspicious meanings. Professor Chen Yangchun employs his original "dreamy and ethereal" watercolor technique, intertwining transparent and fluid color layers to reflect the vibrant red combs, warm plumage of the roosters, and the soft light of the courtyard in harmony, creating a tranquil yet lively poetic representation of life between the realms of reality and illusion. The abundant use of blank space reflects the spirit of traditional ink painting, allowing air, light, and space to flow naturally, enabling the viewer to sense a deep and far-reaching artistic conception within the simplicity.

The chickens take on various postures, some pecking at the ground while others stand proudly, forming a rhythmic life movement that symbolizes diligence, harvest, and prosperity, as well as a beautiful blessing of "great luck and prosperity" and thriving family businesses. The artist skillfully merges the transparent layering of Western watercolor with the essence and charm of Eastern brushwork, capturing the natural spirit with flowing strokes, showcasing a "transcendent and ethereal" artistic style that elevates an everyday scene into a classic watercolor work infused with warmth, humanistic sentiments, and the spirit of Eastern aesthetics.

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