Expressions 10

100*120cm, 2024

The oil painting is an innovative blend of traditional Chinese calligraphy and Western color theory, creating a new aesthetic vision. It draws inspiration from the unrestrained and bold spirit of Chinese cursive script, known as 'wild cursive' or '大草', embodying a free-spirited and expansive demeanor.

The strokes in this artwork are reminiscent of the sweeping movements of a calligrapher's brush, but they are rendered in a palette of vibrant Western colors that infuse the composition with a contemporary vitality. The painting is alive with the spontaneity of calligraphy, where lines twist and turn like vines and tendrils, suggesting a natural growth that is both wild and organic. This fusion creates a visual language that transcends cultural boundaries, combining the fluidity of traditional Chinese brushwork with the expressive potential of Western abstract painting. The result is a canvas that resonates with the freedom and dynamism characteristic of '大草' calligraphy, while also engaging with a modern, global sensibility.

The oil painting invites viewers to explore the interplay of tradition and innovation and the harmony that can be achieved when disparate artistic practices converge.