Liu Xiaodong's *Relaxing in Water* is a large-scale oil on canvas that captures figures immersed in water with the artist's characteristic raw, unflinching realism. His loose, expressive brushwork renders flesh and rippling water in warm, earthy tones, conveying a sense of unguarded leisure and human vulnerability. The work reflects Liu's enduring interest in ordinary people and everyday moments, grounding the scene in an intimate, documentary-like intimacy.