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Artists Mo Xiangyi (at right) and Wang Jingwen add some finishing touches to the scroll. Photo: Brian Keil.
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Mo Xiangyi was born in Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. A self-taught artist, Xiangyi has published many illustrated books and, prior to his migration to Australia, was artistic editor of the Hunan Daily.
Mo Xiangyi's wife and professional partner, Wang Jingwen, assisted him in the painting of the scroll. Wang Jingwen was born in Changsha, the capital of Hunan, and is also a self-taught artist, particularly skilled in painting flora. She worked as a creator of promotional videos for the Agricultural Bank of Hunan Province, prior to settling in Australia.
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