Leoss Plateau 4

300*150cm, 2018

This artwork captures the snow-covered Loess Plateau in winter, whose beauty and grandeur are magnified after a snowfall.

The piece is a subjective creation based on plein-air painting, a common approach in modern art where artists render a scene on-site but infuse it with personal interpretation, style, and emotional expression. The artist has employed a palette of bold and saturated colors to capture the multifaceted reflections of light on the snow and the quietude and serenity of the earth under the winter's snowy blanket. The unique topography of the Loess Plateau is vividly depicted, with various colored patches and lines interwoven to represent the texture of the ravines and mountain ranges. The interplay of warm tones (reds, yellows, and oranges) with cooler hues (blues and whites) creates a striking visual contrast, conveying the alternation of sunlight and shadow over the snowy expanse and the dialogue between the snowfields and the earth.

Overall, the composition conveys dynamic harmony, encapsulating both the majesty of the natural world and the personal emotional outpouring of the artist. This painting is not merely an artistic representation of the winter landscape of the Loess Plateau; it is also a heartfelt tribute to the natural beauty of the region. Through this visual language, the work communicates a deep appreciation and reverence for the environment and life it supports.