"Mercy of the Land" was created by putting together woodblock print blocks of the type traditionally used to print Buddhist scripture; the work, the sheer scale of which is impressive, emanates solemn ceremonial majesty. These wooden blocks, carved by Tibetan monks, are more than just tools for printing; they retain their own unique "halo." Even if you don't know what the words mean, you can still feel the weight of history and the passage of time, and a unique Asian spiritual force. The artist has taken these ancient printing blocks and put them together in a new way, creating a work that is both an installation and a painting. The artist's spiritual response to the blocks helps to reawaken their deep significance. The wealth of different levels on which this piece works, the warm color tones and its harmonious rhythm all combine to stimulate the viewer's imagination. "Mercy of the Land" represents the artist's hymn of praise to nature and to the soul; it is a poetic work full of warmth and tranquility, the aesthetic appeal of which transcends barriers of space and time.