Wall Painting Behind the Office Chair

There are various considerations and choices when it comes to hanging paintings behind office chairs. The following provides an introduction from different perspectives:

From the Perspective of Feng Shui and Symbolism

• Feng Shui Backing Mountain Paintings: It is advisable to hang Feng Shui backing mountain paintings, such as traditional Chinese paintings of the Great Wall, Mount Tai, and mountains with flowing water. The painting of the Great Wall symbolizes that the family or company will stand forever like the Great Wall, conforming to the Feng Shui theory of form and landscape. Using the Great Wall as a backing mountain is a good choice. Due to the saying 'as stable as Mount Tai,' the painting of Mount Tai symbolizes a stable backing and a solid foundation for the business. Moreover, as Mount Tai is the place where emperors of past dynasties performed the Feng and Shan sacrifices, it is very suitable as a backing mountain. The painting of mountains with flowing water combines scenery and emotion, with a lofty and open artistic conception, and also has good symbolic meanings.

From the Perspective of Decoration and Matching

• Types of Works: Oil paintings, traditional Chinese paintings, and other works can be hung directly behind office desks and chairs, and can be selected according to personal preferences. For example, open mountain and water landscapes can broaden one's vision and mind. Lin Dekun's 'Xishan Gaoju Tu' has a strong ancient charm, a clever layout, and an open, vigorous, yet slightly delicate picture.

From the Perspective of Feng Shui Influence

• Enhancing Fortune: Having calligraphy or paintings hung on the wall behind an office chair is equivalent to having a backing mountain. One may unknowingly receive help from noble people and improve work prospects. Calligraphy and paintings can make people feel peaceful, which is conducive to improving work efficiency. For company leaders, it shows that they are knowledgeable and tasteful, which is beneficial for career development. For salespeople, it can enhance the fortune of meeting noble people, promote business performance growth, and improve financial status.

Controversial Viewpoints

• Not Suitable for Hanging Characters: Some believe that it is not suitable to hang characters behind office chairs. When there is a lack of supervision, people are prone to laziness. Hanging characters may distract attention and affect work efficiency. Hanging calligraphy and paintings such as mountain and water waterfalls behind may make others feel tired and affect concentration. However, this viewpoint mainly targets hanging characters and is somewhat controversial.

Size Considerations

• Selection According to Area: There are also considerations regarding the size of hanging paintings. For small office areas, it is advisable to hang four-to-five-foot calligraphy and paintings to avoid a sense of oppression. For larger areas, the size can be appropriately enlarged to maintain harmony.