This
painting describes the yearning of the flowers on opposite river banks
to be united. Being separated by a river, they cannot get in touch
with one another, no matter how hard they try. It also reflects the
relationship between enlightened saints and sentient beings, separated
by ignorance, and therefore unable to become one.
The
day Master began to paint this picture, She had to deal with a lot
of troublesome matters. She couldn't complete the painting, and with
lost inspiration She could not even continue beyond the rough sketch
for 4 or 5 days. Even when She switched to another painting, the situation
remained the same. Fortunately, a few weeks later, She was greatly
inspired. She completed not only this painting but several other works
as well, all in one session. This left Her feeling very contented.
Oil
Painting
Place: Pingtung River, Formosa
Time: November - December 1990
Size: 80.2 cm x 65.2 cm
