Immeasurable existence as the Light

The inscription on this painting originated from the Buddhism. It means an enlightened being as the divine one . As the deity is immortal, so it also means the forever existence. And the word “light”（光） in the description is a metaphor of everlasting life.    The images in the painting embodied symbolical meanings . The images of crane , pines , cypresses and precipitous mountains appeared as auspicious symbols of longevity. In the foreground there are a pair of precious birds ,  sliver pheasants, which is to add some vitality in the painting and also for the composition purpose.    As landscape is the paramount and enduring theme of Chinese painting , I search among the “ancients” for inspiration, and sought to revitalize ancient ideals with more contemporary notions. Therefore I emphasize to express the solid rocks and the majesty mountain scenery so in some measure it shows fidelity to the visual aspect of nature . For the purpose to create the magnificent beauty of mountains , the foreground is peak girdled by clouds and mist. In the middle, the mountains begun to build up to a crescendo in the tallest peaks, while endless ranges are suggested in the upper part.