BRONZE MAPLE LEAF AWARD: The Cow 牛 – Wang, Hao 王浩 – 1033

The Cow

The exhibited work in this exhibition uses Chinese expressive brushwork to capture the essence, forgetting the form. The cow is depicted alone amidst the blue sky and green grass, slightly turning its head as if gazing into the distance, resembling a traveler on a long journey. Although it is in a prosperous place, it cannot help but feel a sense of homesickness. The cow's head is painted in red, symbolizing good fortune. Its full udders evoke images of nurturing, birth, hope, reproduction, and regeneration.

Media: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 24 in x 36 in.
Artist: Hao Wang

In Hao Wang's works, the image of the ox frequently appears. He appreciates four qualities of the ox: strong yet humble, possessing integrity but not arrogance, having power without being oppressive, and being grounded yet precious. The ox is large and strong, yet it exudes no sense of pressure or threat. It is humble and steady, with treasure within its body. When working, it is grounded and diligent; when alone, it resembles a philosopher.

《牛》

本次参展作品，以中国写意笔法，得其意，忘其形，画中牛独处青天緑草之间，略呈回眸远眺之状，犹如远行之游子，虽身处优渥之地，但不免常有怀乡之思。其牛头呈红色，意指鸿运当头；乳房饱满，有孕育、生产、希望、繁衍、再生等意象。

媒介： 布面丙烯
尺寸：24 in x 36 in
艺术家： 王浩

王浩作品中经常出现牛的形象。他喜欢牛的四种品格：有牛气，无傲气，有骨气，无霸气。牛力大体硕，但没有压迫感和威胁感；牛谦恭踏实，浑身是宝。劳作时，脚踏实地；独处时，状若哲人。