The Three Inch Lotus Feet

2022, Oil on silk with transparent gesso. 60 × 38 in.

This is one of a series on foot binding. This ancient practice was extremely painful and crippling. The resulting small feet were called “three inch golden lotus”. The feet are hidden, symbolized by shoes.

The rabbit symbolizes lust, representing the male. The painting is executed on hand dyed silk, originally meant to make clothing.

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