Peony & Butterfly: Spring Melody

A signature work from WeicaGallery’s Flower & Bird Collection, this artwork takes "blooming peonies and dancing butterflies" as the core theme, blending the freehand brushwork of traditional Chinese flower-and-bird painting with the color vibrancy of Western oil painting to depict a beautiful scene of "prosperous peonies blooming and butterflies welcoming spring".

Created entirely by hand, the painter abandons the heavy tones of traditional peony paintings, using a translucent turquoise background to create a misty, ethereal atmosphere. The bright pink peonies bloom in layers, with delicate and plump petal textures and natural color gradients from the center to the edges, fully showcasing the peony’s grace and magnificence. A colorful butterfly flutters among the flowers, adding a vivid touch to the painting. The color contrast of turquoise, bright pink and warm yellow combines the ethereal elegance of Eastern ink wash with the three-dimensional texture of oil painting.

Symbolism: The peony, known as the "King of Flowers" in Chinese culture, symbolizes wealth, nobility, perfection and happiness. The butterfly represents vitality, agility and good luck coming in pairs. This painting conveys blessings of "joy upon seeing flowers, lasting prosperity and abundant vitality". It is an ideal decorative piece for foyers, corridors and bedrooms, and also a perfect housewarming or gift choice with both aesthetic appeal and profound meaning.