36" x 24" oil on canvas 2003 prints available The Chinese written language evolved from actual pictorial characters to expressive literal symbols, which is the primary inspiration of this painting. Although there are no legible characters, the partitioning and angular movements in the contours mimic calligraphy. detail view All artwork is available for purchase © copyright 1992-2007 All images, designs and text in this page cannot be sold or used without written consent from Arnold H. Chao.