A Pavilion Secluded in a Bamboo Grove c. mid to late 19th century

Curator: What a beautifully serene composition. This is "A Pavilion Secluded in a Bamboo Grove" by Hŏ Ryŏn, also known as So-ch'i. Editor: There's something almost dreamlike about it, isn't there? The brushstrokes feel so delicate. Like a memory fading at the edges. Curator: Yes, the pavilion is a symbol of refuge, of escaping the world's noise. Bamboo, of course, represents resilience and flexibility. Editor: It makes me think about the search for quiet spaces in our minds. The older I get, the more I see this pavilion as less a place and more a state of being. Curator: Indeed. It's about cultivating inner peace, a theme that resonates across cultures and time. Editor: So true. I think it’s why this painting feels so timeless—it taps into a universal yearning for tranquility.