Tranquility

This lush composition features graceful lotus flowers illuminated by the vivid hues of sunset.  Also a popular theme in Chinese art, the lotus flower thrives in the midst of adverse conditions to symbolize abundance. Another prominent theme in this work is water; representing renewal and reflection. The lotus flower thrives in the midst of adverse conditions to produce an abundance of blooms, while water represents a sense of renewal and reflection. A dragonfly, representing both swiftness and restlessness, has come to rest on a lotus blossom, which symbolizes serenity, purity and perfection.