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Eat

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This artwork, composed in a four-panel format, unfolds a witty commentary on the food chain. The simplicity of the ink wash style lends a charming quality to the depictions. Panel one shows insects consuming small fish, while panel two depicts small fish being consumed by a larger fish. The third panel presents a vendor and a buyer, and the fourth shows a majestic tiger. The artist's choice of stark contrasts between the characters and the settings creates a visual narrative that is easy to follow. The artwork's strength lies in its subtle humor; the progression of scenes, like a visual riddle, challenges the viewer's perceptions of who eats whom. It's a clever observation about the dynamics of consumption, made more engaging with its simple, expressive forms.

Eat

Feng Zikai

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