This Chinese style painting was created as a gift, which grown-up children presented to their parents as a wish of longetivity and prosperity. Bird in general is the symbol of freedom and happiness and new opportunities that are always there for you even in times of adversity.
In orient cultures the crane is legendary for being the prince of all feathered creature on earth. Being the symbol of longetivity and peace, the crane is one of the most favored bird symbol in those countries.
This painting was created for married couple for anniversary of their marriage. They live together for many years, so I was choosing the right style carefully. I choosed Chinese painting, because it is based on symbolic meaning and uses sophisticated combination of lines, shapes and colours.
A pair of swans means faithful and happy partnership. Swans are also associated with deep love, beautiful union, grace, purity, balance and elegance. Black swans indicate deep dreams and mysteries within us longing to express themselves creatively.
Lotus or sea-rose is the symbol of purity. The words for lotus in Chinese have the same meanings as: to bind, to love, to connect (in the sense of marriage), one after the other, uninterrupted.
This painting was made to order as a gift for one successful young Englishman. I tried to create something which could be associated with speed, leadership and future plans
