Lotus 5

30*30cm, 2023

The oil painting is an abstract interpretation rooted in the cognitive understanding of various flowers, utilizing the principle of complementary colors to express an abstract mood.

The technique of thick impasto is prevalent, where Niu applies paint liberally, creating a richly textured surface that conveys a sense of vitality and depth. The strokes are applied with energy and confidence, suggesting the natural, organic shapes and patterns of flowers without directly depicting them. The color palette is diverse and vivid, comprising a mix of warm and cool tones that interact dynamically across the canvas. Bold oranges and blues stand out, illustrating the concept of complementary colors – hues that are opposite on the color wheel and enhance each other's visual impact when placed together.

These juxtapositions generate visual excitement and contribute to the painting's abstract landscape, inviting viewers to explore their connections to nature and the emotional resonances flowers can evoke. Each area of the painting offers a different color relationship, rhythm, and texture, which could be seen as representing the variety found in a garden. The abstraction allows for a personal interpretation, where each viewer may see different floral arrangements or feel varying emotions inspired by the interplay of colors.

Overall, the artwork does not seek to replicate flowers in their literal form but rather to capture the essence of their beauty and the emotional response they provoke. It is a celebration of the power of color and form to communicate beyond the confines of representational art, offering a sensory experience that is open to individual emotion and interpretation.