a woman in traditional Chinese garb, surrounded by an aviary of colourful exotic birds

Inebriated under the Shade of the Blossoms

Wang Mengsha
Medium
Painting
Material
Chinese ink and acryllic on rice paper
Dimensions
69.5 x 79.5cm
Date created
2016
Acquisition
On loan from Professor Martin and Mrs Rosalind Roland, 2018
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‘Inebriated under the Shade of the Blossom’ (2016) portrays a woman in traditional Chinese garb, surrounded by an aviary of colourful exotic birds, which merge into the floral, decorative background. The dream-like quality of the painting is emphasised by the bright yellow cat which stares out of the work at the viewer – an unsmiling Cheshire Cat.

 

photo of three artworks in a cafe setting

Photo by Stephen Bond