PEONIES (2022) by Leong Wai Hoong
LEONG WAI HOONG 梁伟鸿
b. Selangor, 1975
PEONIES, 2022
芍药，壬寅年
Signed, dated and sealed (upper right)
Ink and colour on paper
68 cm x 136 cm
芍药又叫做离草、花中宰相、没骨花等。芍药花大艳丽，品种丰富，有白、粉、红、紫、黄、绿、黑和复色等，是扬州市市花。古人评花：牡丹第一，芍药第二，谓牡丹为花王，芍药为花相。古人形容美女还有“立如芍药，坐如牡丹”的句子，可见芍药花自古以来在人们心中就有着非常重要的位置。因为它开花较迟，故又称为“殿春”。
寓意着结情之约、惜别之情的含义，芍药还代表着真诚不变，送给朋友可增加两人的友谊。
About the Artist
Leong Wai Hoong is a Malaysian seasoned collector who also passionately engages in calligraphy and painting. He immigrated to the USA during his teens and graduated from Stanford University Law School in the 90s. Early on, he delved into calligraphy, emulating Weibei, the delicate Longmen calligraphy, and Zhang Qian's Stele.
Michael L's distinctive style conveys strength and unique spirit. Mentored by Yu Dongdeng of the Malaysian Institute of Art and later by Taiwan's Professor Huang Junbi, his deep immersion in ancient works enriched his understanding of Chinese painting. In his 20s, Michael L had been instructed by Mr. Wang Jiqian with his ideology in lines of collection. This experience brought him fame in calligraphy and had him highly recommended by Sha Menghai, Fu Shen, He Huaishuo and other renowned figures in calligraphy industry.
