You have reached the source for original artwork from aspiring and established international artists. This web site is to provide the international art audience with access to artists from areas with limited exposure.

White Lotus Gallery specializes in twentieth century Asian art, with a strong emphasis on original prints. Many of these artists have won awards at national and international competitions, and have been collected by leading international museums, including the British Museum.

Tattoo has been known and practiced in China for many years. But it was never considered to be something artistic, desirable, or even acceptable. A commonly held notion is that one's body is a precious gift from the parent and therefore should never be abused or defaced by a tattoo. Many years ago, when a court finds a person guilty of a severe crime, it may order a tattoo be placed on his face, and banishes him to a far-way place for a number of years. The tattoo on the face permanently marks the person as a criminal. The two-prone punishment is called "ci pei" (tattoo/exile). In the present, tattoo is more likely to be used by members of the underground criminal society than ordinary citizens are.

1. What are some examples of tattoo?
2. What tattoo is called in Chinese?
3. How YuehFei related to tattoo?
4. Are there 31 inspirational words in Chinese at this site?
5. What tattoo means literally?