Smile | Treasure | Traditional Hand-Painted Chinese Ink Figure Painting | 138x69.5cm

Smile | Treasure | Traditional Hand-Painted Chinese Ink Figure Painting | 138x69.5cm

From Li Zongyi's acclaimed "Smile" series (8.5 square chi, horizontal scroll), this minimalist freehand painting features masterful brushwork and expressive forms. A big-bellied Buddha bends down with a smile, his robes in spare sweeping arcs, while at his feet a child in red holds a green jewel and laughs with delight; the two play with the treasure, brimming with affection.

The single character "Treasure" is concise yet boundless in meaning. The child holding the pearl before the smiling Buddha represents both material treasure and the greater jewel of an innocent heart, carrying wishes for attracting fortune, cherishing blessings and valuing one's bonds. With condensed, bold brushwork and exaggerated yet vivid forms, the artist captures each figure's spirit in just a few strokes. Each piece is an original hand-painted work, never reproduced.

Size: approx. 138x69.5cm (8.5 square chi) | Traditional Hand-Painted Chinese Ink Figure Painting

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