As time moves on, the brilliance of the worldly realm inevitably begins to fade. When all worldly splendor has vanished, only the light that radiates from within endures—a quiet wisdom born of seeing through the transience of life.

"I often recall the ancient ferry at dusk, where a parting song gently untied the magnolia boat."

 —Li Shuxi, Qing Dynasty Poet

From Inspirations of the Land: The Oil Paintings of Liu Jiutong