The Southern large-leafed, clear-veined plants are used in this painting to signify the simple yet saturated, enthusiastic yet somewhat aloof temperament of the sub-tropical climate. New leaves or dead branches of the tree, the banana trees or the people - they all share one thing in common: the strength and bravery that characterizes the sub-tropical areas. All the various shades and graduation of colors and the texture in this painting are nicely built to show how the bright-colored flower buds begin a new life, and how the once-beautiful dead leaves cover up the roots of the trees, turning into compost to help the trees make new leaves. In doing so, this painting tells the story of the circle of life and the fortitude to face life's challenges.