The woman in the centre of the painting represents the desire for spirituality during the Chinese Cultural Revolution. Concepts of religion and superstition were highly discouraged. Nevertheless, many found it difficult to detach themselves from their extensive history, and continued practicing their colloquial traditions. In many ways s the body and their sexuality was one of the few areas where one could have greater freedom.

Original Traditional Chinese Woodcut, Hand Painted and Printed on Cotton Paper. Ink, Gloss, and Chinese Watercolors.