Gyu

Liang jiamin, 2025

Giclée print on Hahnemühle German Etching® (310gsm, 100% α-cellulose)
A4 Limited Edition of 30; Framing Size 440*350 mm ( approx. 17.32 × 13.78 inches)
A3 Limited Edition of 30; Framing Size 570*421 mm ( approx. 22.44 × 16.57 inches)

Inspired by the 18th hexagram of the I-Ching, "Gyu" (Mountain-Wind), this evocative work explores the delicate threshold between stagnation and metamorphosis.

In ancient symbology, "Wind at the foot of the Mountain" depicts a valley where air cannot circulate, leading to decay and the breeding of pests. Liang Jiamin translates this philosophical concept into a visual narrative of social and spiritual inertia. While humanity often turns to the divine during times of unrest, the artist deliberately veils the forms of Vajra and Bodhisattvas behind a dark, swirling gale. This striking imagery suggests that spiritual expectation alone cannot resolve the miasma of reality.

The protagonist of the piece is a fox, rendered with startling vitality. Traditionally a scavenger, the fox here serves as a "Transmuter." By consuming the remnants of decay, it processes the stagnant energy of the past and converts it into the "Revolutionary Power" required for a new era.

Utilizing the raw, tactile power of Iwa-enogu (mineral pigments), Liang creates an atmospheric tension that is both ancient and urgent. This painting is not merely a depiction of a myth; it is a sanctuary for reflection, reminding the "conscious seeker" that true innovation often begins by confronting and consuming the corruption that holds us back.