Castle Dream
Castle Dream transports the viewer to a spiritual aerie suspended between reality and reverie. At its heart, a structure of fantastical and imposing architecture perches atop rugged, mountainous peaks, seemingly forged from the essence of earth and sky. This dreamlike edifice is set against a backdrop of deep, tranquil azure, an infinite stage for its presence. The castle’s defining feature lies in select windows meticulously adorned with gold leaf, which catch and reflect light with a warm, enigmatic glow—like the golden eyes of a slumbering behemoth or shimmering portals to realms beyond.
This is no mere architectural depiction; it is the materialization of a psychic “utopia.” The formidable mountains symbolize the arduous ascent and the elevation of spirit, while the castle itself embodies sanctuary, transcendence, and the ultimate construct of the inner vision. The gilded windows are the soul of the piece—transcending physical apertures to become “eyes of revelation” or “gates of the spirit.” They signify moments of inner awakening, glimpses of the eternal, or an enduring yearning for unattainable beauty. The inherent reflectivity of the gold leaf interacts dynamically with the matte mineral base of the pigments, making the light appear to emanate organically from within.
The granular texture of the mineral pigments lends the mountains a sense of monumental solidity, while layered blues create the sky’s profound depth and fluid movement through mineral particles. The application of gold leaf not only adds visual splendor, but its timeless materiality profoundly resonates with the castle’s symbolic quest for the immortal. The entire work functions as a visual poem composed of rock and gold, exploring the profound human longing for an “elsewhere”—that castle on the peak is the heart’s destination, and those glimmering windows are the undying embers of the dream itself, casting their persistent light through the mists of the mundane.
Medium：Painting and Drawing
Material：Rock-Color on Paper
Size: 10cm*10cm
Year：2024
Castle Dream
Castle Dream transports the viewer to a spiritual aerie suspended between reality and reverie. At its heart, a structure of fantastical and imposing architecture perches atop rugged, mountainous peaks, seemingly forged from the essence of earth and sky. This dreamlike edifice is set against a backdrop of deep, tranquil azure, an infinite stage for its presence. The castle’s defining feature lies in select windows meticulously adorned with gold leaf, which catch and reflect light with a warm, enigmatic glow—like the golden eyes of a slumbering behemoth or shimmering portals to realms beyond.
This is no mere architectural depiction; it is the materialization of a psychic “utopia.” The formidable mountains symbolize the arduous ascent and the elevation of spirit, while the castle itself embodies sanctuary, transcendence, and the ultimate construct of the inner vision. The gilded windows are the soul of the piece—transcending physical apertures to become “eyes of revelation” or “gates of the spirit.” They signify moments of inner awakening, glimpses of the eternal, or an enduring yearning for unattainable beauty. The inherent reflectivity of the gold leaf interacts dynamically with the matte mineral base of the pigments, making the light appear to emanate organically from within.
The granular texture of the mineral pigments lends the mountains a sense of monumental solidity, while layered blues create the sky’s profound depth and fluid movement through mineral particles. The application of gold leaf not only adds visual splendor, but its timeless materiality profoundly resonates with the castle’s symbolic quest for the immortal. The entire work functions as a visual poem composed of rock and gold, exploring the profound human longing for an “elsewhere”—that castle on the peak is the heart’s destination, and those glimmering windows are the undying embers of the dream itself, casting their persistent light through the mists of the mundane.
Medium：Painting and Drawing
Material：Rock-Color on Paper
Size: 10cm*10cm
Year：2024
