Throughout the course of history, the Chinese have always held horses in high esteem.  The totem of the Chinese people has always been the Dragon; the Dragon and the Horse have been known to be of equal standing in Chinese traditions. According to the rites of Zhou (Zhou Li), as well as the Classic of Mountains and Rivers, the Dragon and the Horse are essentially similar in both spirit and form.

　　Since ancient times, the Horse has been known to be a symbol of the Gods and Great Harvest. It signifies vitality and vigor. The Horse is steadfast, courageous, brave, carefree, and forthright. It also represents ability, sageness, talent and success. The ancient people have often likened the Horse to concepts such as tenacious and unconventional talents.

　　Oi Hong specializes in painting horses. Against the backdrop of the igg8 Northwestern culture, QiHong started using horses as his creative inspiration, which eventually led his Chinese brush painting to take on a life of its own. He drew his inspiration from painter Xu BeiHong's simple yet powerful strokes, adding on his own characteristic strokes that are unbridled, free-spirited and broad.The whole style is forthcoming, uninhibited with a touch of aesthetic and charm, creating strong visual impact for the viewer.

　　He focuses on creating works that convey noble beauty, making the horse a larger than life creature of unparalleled aura. His abstract and unconventional style traces the form of the horse without restricting its spirit, elevating art to a sublime level. He aims to achieve an otherworldly standard by surpassing his predecessors, while embracing the spontaneous reins of the horse.