The background of this painting is bright red. Red is considered an auspicious color in Chinese culture. At first glance, the squiggles appear to be highly modified calligraphy forms of Chinese characters. This reveals the influence of the dominant Han Chinese culture on Taiwan’s indigenous peoples and their contemporary art.
Jimi creates drawings and paintings on paper and canvas. However, this painting is on ceramic tile, the results of his search for new media. It can be framed and hung on a wall.