Bug Painting, Bug Talk (Sweet ones eat, bitter ones eat too)

Author: A Chong
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: "All things in the world are lovable, and I fear not others' laughter at my folly" — this is the inscription from one of my old works, or perhaps a description of myself. I consider myself a fool, and the hallmark of a fool is being emotionally rich, an extremely person. Without emotions, one cannot be a fool. Rational people pursue immediate needs, while people have boundless desires. The more desires one has, the greater the cost. Yet I have survived, and by the grace of heaven, I have lived quite to my satisfaction. How did I live? Let this booklet tell you.
Everyone hopes to live a happy life. What is life? What is happiness? The things we must do and face every day are life. To live happily is to be in a joyful state of mind. Clothing, food, shelter, transportation, and interpersonal relationships — we encounter and deal with these daily, directly affecting our emotions. Humans have the weakness of greed; it is hard to resist the temptation of material possessions, and the pursuit of materialism is often the source of. Uncontrolled by desires, nor must one force oneself to be a, one should take things as they come, remain calm in success or failure, and live each day with a grateful heart. Gratitude brings contentment. I know the blessings I have, having received support from my family and love from friends and readers over the years. I can offer nothing in return, so I dedicate this book to you.
Sweet and Bitter
To eat the sweet and also the bitter: Life is full of contradictions, and the world is full of opposing things. Regardless of preference, we must face them — that is reality, and also the essence of life. What matters is how to balance the extremes and embrace all aspects. In Insect Paintings and Words, A Chong pioneers the three-panel sequential form for the first time. He first depicts his dual feelings and perspectives on worldly matters, then illustrates their coexistence, compatibility, and even fusion.
This booklet blends painting, calligraphy, and poetry, integrating life, art, and philosophy. There are poems in the paintings, words in the poems, and wisdom in the words. With concise and witty brushwork, the author expresses a positive attitude toward life.
Knowing the Blessings in Life
To know the blessings in life is the author's clever method of embracing fortune. Basic needs like food, clothing, shelter, and transportation are enough to live in blessing. To be content and not crave more reduces, leading to an open mind, which is in itself a blessing. Insect Paintings and Words divides fifty-one ink-and-wash life sketches into three groups. Each group represents the cycle of daily life — clothing, food, shelter, and transportation — showing the repetition and continuity of small daily details, ultimately summarizing the author's philosophy of life: enjoying the ordinary and viewing it as a blessing.
Insect Paintings and Words blends painting, calligraphy, and poetry, integrating life, art, and philosophy. Paintings carry poems, poems convey messages, and messages reveal wisdom. The author uses concise brushwork to express a positive outlook on life, allowing readers to appreciate the positive aspects of daily life and thus grasp the larger truths of existence.