Seeking Poetry Beneath the Bamboo (竹下覓詩)

This painting titled "Searching for Poems under the Bamboo" is created by Qu Jian, the current Vice Dean of Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts and a renowned Chinese artist. The painting vividly depicts a vibrant rooster moving through a bamboo grove in search of food. The rooster is portrayed with dynamic and lively brush strokes, featuring bright colors, while the bamboo leaves are painted in lighter ink, presenting a lively natural scene. The artwork not only captures the beauty of the animal's demeanor but also symbolizes the scholarly pursuit of a poetic life.