Original painting depicting bamboo in wind.
Bamboo is a very common symbol in East Asian cultures. Bamboo is an example of the harmony between nature and human beings. In general, bamboo is an auspicious symbol, associated with strength, Feng Shui ideas of good luck, prosperity, and longevity.
Whenever there is a storm, trees are broken, destroyed, no matter how big they are, they cannot resist the force of the wind. The bamboo isn't. Bamboo bends, it flexes, nearly touches the floor, but never breaks. It resists the storms, the strongest winds. Yet, it keeps its delicate structure. Just like a human - one may undergo difficult, tough times, for which one must adapt and never break, never lose the sense of self.
Painted using ink on a traditional color xuan paper.
Mounted traditional way on xuan paper.