Huang Rui
Meteoric Rise ( 飛黃騰達), 2012
oil on canvas
Original Sizes Available:
105 x 74 cm
105 x 74 cm
飛黃騰達 (Fēi Huáng Téng Dá) describes a meteoric rise in Chinese tradition: like the legendary “Flying Yellow” horse soaring high into the heavens. The yellow divine steed symbolizes rare talent,...
飛黃騰達 (Fēi Huáng Téng Dá) describes a meteoric rise in Chinese tradition: like the legendary “Flying Yellow” horse soaring high into the heavens. The yellow divine steed symbolizes rare talent, strength, and potential finally recognized and unleashed. “Teng da” means to ascend and attain prominence. Together, the phrase conveys not only rapid success, but an auspicious turning of fate—rising from obscurity to honor, power, and distinguished social rank.