Lotus 13

30*30cm, 2023

This oil painting shows a richly textured tapestry created through vigorous and bold impasto technique.

Niu has used a palette knife or a similar tool to thicken the paint, giving the work an almost sculptural quality. The colors are interwoven to suggest movement and depth, with the cool blues and greens against warmer oranges and whites creating a dynamic visual interplay.

The composition does not immediately reveal a clear subject, inviting the viewer to dive into an abstract interpretation where forms and colors suggest rather than define. There is a sense of organic growth as if the painting is a moment captured in a natural process, perhaps the surface of water with reflections and movement beneath, or a close-up of a vibrant ecosystem. The painting's energy is palpable, with each stroke carrying the artist's deliberate action and emotional intent.

It’s a piece that demands engagement, asking the viewer to explore the surface with their eyes and find their own meaning in the chaos and beauty of the colors and textures. It’s a testament to the power of abstract art to evoke emotions and ideas without the need for representational forms.