In this picture, Zhong Kui looks short; his facial expressions are hideous, while his movements are comical. This picture shows a sense of ugliness and humor. In aesthetics, “ugliness” is also an artistic expression. In contrast to “beauty,” the image of Zhong Kui often displays a sense of ugliness to draw people’s attention.
Paintings
Xia Jing Shan
colour on paper
130x65
2011
CH-00190-XG