Art Statement
My paintings present an allegory of the human mind. I’m interested in creating visual spaces that bring abstract and representational sources into painting. Through a combination of a wide range of abstract hand-cut creatures, drawings, layered painting marks and textures, my works intend to bring culture and visual sources into a new and open space.
I draw my abstract creatures mostly from looking at clouds and also sometimes floor or wall stain-marks. As I observe these free forms, a variety of creature-like shapes emerge in my mind. I investigate things that can extend my imagination and can be part of the language of painting. In the meantime, anything I read, think about or encounter can become potential sources for ideas. I have adapted the accent of traditional Chinese paper-cuts to my paperwork and expanded it into my painting. The mixture of cut-outs, drawing, painting and surface provide an unlimited potential for my work.
My intention is to intertwine Eastern and Western cultural elements into painting. I want my images to offer a sense of narrative that opens interpretations. My goal is to have an open-ended conceptual narration, fusing personal expression with shared social and cultural spaces that leave room for viewers to bring their own experiences and imaginations to the images.
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art statement