In the world of Chinese art, a painting is not finished until it is mounted. For our 1:1 replica of Liu Songnian’s "Four Scenes: Spring," SinoInArt employs master mounters who use techniques passed down through centuries. This traditional mounting is what separates a true replica from a mere print.
The process begins with "lining" the custom Xuan paper with additional layers of thin paper using a natural starch paste. This gives the artwork the strength and tension it needs to hang flat. Unlike modern adhesives, our natural paste allows the scroll to breathe and expand/contract with the environment, preventing warping.
Next comes the selection of the silk brocade. We choose silk patterns and colors that are historically appropriate for the Southern Song style, ensuring the frame enhances rather than distracts from Liu Songnian’s delicate landscape. The silk is hand-cut and applied with surgical precision.
The final touches include the solid wood roller at the bottom, which provides the weight necessary for a perfect hang. The tactile sensation of the silk and the weight of the wood are essential parts of the "Sino-Art" experience, making the scroll a beautiful physical object as well as a visual one.
At SinoInArt, we take no shortcuts. Our dedication to traditional mounting ensures that your Liu Songnian replica is a durable, museum-quality masterpiece that respects the artistry of the past while utilizing the precision of the present.
