Red Chrysanthemum — Hometown Remembrance (紅菊)

Vivid red chrysanthemums bloom within a circular composition, their layered petals set against lightly inked leaves and generous negative space. The inscription, "Chrysanthemums under the fence at home, how many flowers bloom today?", transforms this botanical study into an act of remembrance, evoking the poet Tao Yuanming's famous imagery of chrysanthemums by the eastern fence. The contrast between the blossoms' brilliant warmth and the restrained background speaks to the flower's enduring symbolism in Chinese culture: resilience, purity, and nostalgia for simpler times.