A hand-painted work on rice paper depicting bamboo and the plum tree.
The meaning of bamboo
Bamboo is a symbol of enduring friendship and longevity. It represents flexibility rooted in strength.
A metaphor for life, it evokes the character of the wise; green in all seasons, it does not break under the force of hurricanes.
This indicates a human quality of great adaptability which makes a person strong precisely because, when faced with life’s events, they do not resist change but flow with it and adapt to it.
Meaning of the plum tree
The plum tree represents spring because its flowers bloom whilst there is still snow on the ground. A symbol of Spiritual Awakening. The plum tree embodies vigour, longevity, resilience and independence all at once; it is ‘like an orphan who stands up without anyone’s help’.
Size: 50 x 23 cm







