Fish Park
Titled Fish Park, this mineral pigment still life transforms an ordinary glass bathtub into a luminous, miniature cosmic theater. The focus rests on a water-filled, transparent vessel, its clear walls rendered through layered mineral pigments to capture subtle light refractions and the rhythmic undulation of water. Within this aqueous realm, a vibrant orange-goldfish glides effortlessly, tracing fluid arcs of life; a nimble sun-yellow counterpart weaves through swaying emerald aquatic plants, adding playful vitality and a touch of hidden discovery.
This “park” transcends mere aquarium depiction. The transparent tub acts as an invisible boundary, simultaneously “framing” the fish’s physical world and symbolizing the inherent divide between observer and observed—we gaze upon this defined “paradise,” while the fish inhabit their contained joy, creating a subtle dialectic across the barrier. The orange fish’s serenity and the yellow fish’s exploration embody distinct modes of being within finite space: contentment within present confines, or an insatiable quest for the mysteries hidden within the “park’s” borders.
The mineral pigment medium imbues the scene with depth and timelessness beyond realism. The sedimentation of mineral particles evokes the water’s clarity and weight, its granular texture creating a compelling tension against the fish’s fluid forms and the plants’ suppleness. The interplay of layered colors (water’s aquamarine, the fishes’ vivid hues, plants’ verdant green) fuses under imagined light, capturing transient luminescence while simultaneously freezing it into a permanent gaze due to the medium’s nature. The work probes the essence of “paradise”—is it the physical container, or a state of mind projected within? It invites contemplation: Are boundaries confinement, or the very frames that bestow meaning and focus? Behind the transparent walls, the goldfish, through their simple acts of being and swimming, compose a visual poem—both serene and deeply philosophical—about the boundless possibilities of life flourishing within defined limits.
Medium：Painting and Drawing
Material：Rock-Color on Paper
Size: 10cm*10cm
Year：2024
Fish Park
Titled Fish Park, this mineral pigment still life transforms an ordinary glass bathtub into a luminous, miniature cosmic theater. The focus rests on a water-filled, transparent vessel, its clear walls rendered through layered mineral pigments to capture subtle light refractions and the rhythmic undulation of water. Within this aqueous realm, a vibrant orange-goldfish glides effortlessly, tracing fluid arcs of life; a nimble sun-yellow counterpart weaves through swaying emerald aquatic plants, adding playful vitality and a touch of hidden discovery.
This “park” transcends mere aquarium depiction. The transparent tub acts as an invisible boundary, simultaneously “framing” the fish’s physical world and symbolizing the inherent divide between observer and observed—we gaze upon this defined “paradise,” while the fish inhabit their contained joy, creating a subtle dialectic across the barrier. The orange fish’s serenity and the yellow fish’s exploration embody distinct modes of being within finite space: contentment within present confines, or an insatiable quest for the mysteries hidden within the “park’s” borders.
The mineral pigment medium imbues the scene with depth and timelessness beyond realism. The sedimentation of mineral particles evokes the water’s clarity and weight, its granular texture creating a compelling tension against the fish’s fluid forms and the plants’ suppleness. The interplay of layered colors (water’s aquamarine, the fishes’ vivid hues, plants’ verdant green) fuses under imagined light, capturing transient luminescence while simultaneously freezing it into a permanent gaze due to the medium’s nature. The work probes the essence of “paradise”—is it the physical container, or a state of mind projected within? It invites contemplation: Are boundaries confinement, or the very frames that bestow meaning and focus? Behind the transparent walls, the goldfish, through their simple acts of being and swimming, compose a visual poem—both serene and deeply philosophical—about the boundless possibilities of life flourishing within defined limits.
Medium：Painting and Drawing
Material：Rock-Color on Paper
Size: 10cm*10cm
Year：2024
