SHUICAI NIU

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100*120cm, 2024

This painting is a result of merging traditional Chinese calligraphy with Western color concepts, presenting a new ambiance and visual effect. The varying shades of blue create a lyrical and dreamlike mood, while the black strokes add a sense of rhythm and grace.

The interlacing blues in the composition evoke the fluidity of water or the vastness of the night sky, complemented by accents of orange and red that introduce emotional warmth and vibrant fluctuations. The black lines weaving through the painting may symbolize the ink strokes of calligraphy, guiding the viewer's eye in a dance-like motion with an almost musical cadence.

The paint work is more than a combination of color and form; it represents a confluence of culture and philosophy, showcasing the artist's exploration of transforming traditional art forms into modern expressions. Viewers are invited to engage in this cross-cultural dialogue and to find personal resonance and emotional experience within the abstraction.