Office Chair Wall Painting

There are many taboos and recommended choices for wall paintings behind office chairs, as follows:

Taboos

• Content of the painting: Avoid paintings of fierce beasts such as tigers and lions, as their fierce images can create a sense of oppression psychologically, potentially affecting work mood and efficiency over time. Negative paintings, such as those depicting withered trees and sunsets, convey an atmosphere of decline and decay, making people feel less motivated. Paintings with dark colors can easily make people feel down, which is not conducive to maintaining a positive work state. It is also best not to hang calligraphy, as the old saying goes, 'walking bad luck,' which may bring some negative psychological implications.
• Layout of the painting: Be cautious when choosing figure paintings, especially abstract ones, as their vague and elusive images can easily make people feel restless after prolonged viewing. Patterns with sharp corners are not advisable, as they are considered to bring negative energy (sha qi) in Feng Shui, affecting the stability of the aura and thus having an adverse impact on work and life. Collage paintings are not recommended, as the combination of multiple elements can create a sense of chaos, easily making people feel uneasy. It is most taboo to hang photos of deceased relatives, as this can immerse people in a sad mood and seriously affect their work state.

Recommended Choices

• Feng Shui Backing Mountain Paintings: Many leaders and bosses like to hang Feng Shui backing mountain landscape paintings behind their office chairs, symbolizing having a backing mountain and forming a 'mountain-surrounded-water' layout with the office, which can boost career luck. For example, the Chinese painting of the Great Wall, with mountains but no water, symbolizes that the family or company will stand forever like the Great Wall, conforming to the Feng Shui theory of form and landscape in Feng Shui studies. Using the Great Wall as a backing mountain is an excellent choice. The Chinese painting of Mount Tai, with the saying 'as steady as Mount Tai' in Feng Shui, symbolizes a stable backing mountain and a solid foundation for the business, making it the most suitable choice for a backing mountain. The painting of high mountains and flowing water combines scenery and emotion, with a lofty and ancient意境 (artistic conception).
• Other Landscape Paintings: Such as Chen Hougang's 'Mighty Miles,' where the Great Wall is depicted as a giant dragon, aligning with the Feng Shui concept of a 'stable backing mountain and continuous dragon veins.' The golden landscape in the painting accumulates qi and symbolizes a thriving career. Qin Dingyuan's 'Auspicious Autumn Golden Map,' with red mountains symbolizing good luck and prosperity in business, and the lake representing wealth, with its vast surface predicting smooth financial luck and profound blessings. Ning Liangcheng's 'Treasure Mountain Rich Water,' with its sturdy mountains, ingenious peaks, and a layout resembling a treasure bowl, accumulates Feng Shui blessings.
• Calligraphy Works: Calligraphy works can be hung on the wall directly behind office chairs and desks. Calligraphy is grand and inspiring, showcasing a person's taste and内涵 (connotation), making it an excellent office decoration. For example, one can hang a piece titled 'Heaven Rewards Diligence.'