Original Figurative Watercolor by Listed Weimin Mo

Original Figurative Watercolor by Listed Weimin Mo (1990) Artist: Weimin Mo (魏民) Title/Subject: Indian Water Bearers (Two women in traditional saris carrying water vessels, with a background figure) Date of Creation: December 28, 1990 Medium: Original Watercolor / Gouache on Paper Dimensions: 15.45 inches by 19.45 inches Origin: Indiana, Pennsylvania Signatures: Hand-signed and dated in Western cursive script by the artist; includes the artist's authentic, traditional hand-carved red Chinese name seal/chop (魏民 摹印). Artist Biography and Historical Significance Weimin Mo is a highly accomplished Chinese-American painter celebrated for his fluid mastery of watercolor, figurative sketches, and light-filled compositions. Combining the precision of Eastern aesthetic traditions with Western atmospheric realism, Mo earned a reputation among regional collectors as an Artist of Sunshine for his ability to capture radiant, ambient light and natural human movement. This specific piece is a rare and highly desirable example from a pivotal moment in the artist's career. Painted in December of 1990, it dates precisely to Mo's time completing his graduate fine arts studies at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP). Artworks from this formative, highly creative Pennsylvania period are deeply tied to his academic rise in the United States and are highly sought after by regional fine art collectors. Artwork Description and Features Exquisite Cultural Motif: A beautifully rendered, cross-cultural study depicting traditional South Asian life. The focus centers on the elegant form and movement of two women wrapped in richly colored pink and green saris balancing water vessels, set against a softly washed, sun-flecked background. Dual-Identity Signatures: Features a clean, double-authenticated signature block in the lower-right corner. It includes his elegant Western cursive signature alongside his traditional red Zhuanshu (Seal Script) name stamp—a mark of maximum authenticity prized by collectors of contemporary Asian-American fine art. Excellent Framing Potential: Measuring 15.45 inches by 19.45 inches, this mid-sized masterwork is sized perfectly for standard 16 by 20 inch gallery framing. Condition Report The painting is strictly sold in its original, mid-sized presentation as pictured. The pigment remains vibrant, capturing the rich, warm tones intended by the artist in 1990. An exceptional addition for collectors of 1990s regional American watercolors, Asian-American art, or IUP university history Nearest intersection Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue