Contemporary Chinese Art
“Lotus I,” (left) and “Lotus II,” (right), Chan Man, Watercolor on rice paper, 24 x 24 inches each, Yunnan Art.
The lotus flower has long been a symbol of purity because it grows out of mud but is not defiles. The Chinese regard this sacred blossom as an emblem of beauty, utility, summer, and faithfulness. The blossoms are used in adornment, embroidery, cuisine and worship.