05 Chenjian
Bowen

This piece draws inspiration from the profound poetic imagery of the "White Horse" in classical Chinese philosophy. As evoked in Zhuangzi, the white horse often serves as a metaphor for the fleeting nature of time—likened to a shadow glimpsed through a narrow crevice (Baiju Guoxi).
In this ink rendering, that very "light" which symbolizes the ephemeral as a silent white horse. However, a deliberate paradox unfolds: this symbol of transience stands in a state of absolute stillness—calm as an unruffled ancient well—bathed in the eternal, cold moonlight that has remained unchanged for millennia.

Through the sparse brushwork and vast negative space, the work explores the tension between the fleeting moment and the eternal void, inviting the viewer into a realm of profound solitude and meditative calm.

Title: Untitled
Artist: Chenjian Bowen
Medium: Chinese Wash and Ink (Shuimo Xieyi)
Year: 2026 

Email: chenjianbowen@163.com