Lost in the Palm
(Mineral Pigment Painting)
This mineral pigment painting titled Lost in the Palm draws viewers into a visual labyrinth that is both fantastical and thought-provoking. At the heart of the composition, a tiny, frail silhouette of a child is situated within a vast, alien forest-like bonsai world formed by monolithic cacti.
The ancient technique of mineral pigment painting – using natural minerals and powdered rocks as pigments, applied through layered washes and accumulations – is revitalized here. The gritty, granular mineral pigment base masterfully mimics the arid texture of the desert and the unique skin of the cacti. The natural hues of the mineral pigments evoke the deep greens of the cacti and the ochre, burnt orange, and sienna tones of the sun-scorched earth, creating a rich palette imbued with the vitality of nature.
The artist skillfully employs striking visual contrasts. The child's vulnerability and diminutive scale stand in stark opposition to the imposing bulk and rigidity of the cacti; the child's posture, suggesting bewilderment or curiosity, resonates against the cacti's silent, austere, and subtly menacing presence. Towering cactus columns interlock, their jagged ridges and dense spines constructing a complex, profound "maze" within the painting. This labyrinth gently envelops, even "traps," the child within its embrace. This "palm-sized mystery" conveys not only a sense of physical disorientation but also metaphorically suggests themes of exploration, sanctuary, or a delicate interdependence.
Medium：Painting and Drawing
Material：Rock-Color on Paper
Size: 12cm*12cm
Year：2023
Lost in the Palm
(Mineral Pigment Painting)
This mineral pigment painting titled Lost in the Palm draws viewers into a visual labyrinth that is both fantastical and thought-provoking. At the heart of the composition, a tiny, frail silhouette of a child is situated within a vast, alien forest-like bonsai world formed by monolithic cacti.
The ancient technique of mineral pigment painting – using natural minerals and powdered rocks as pigments, applied through layered washes and accumulations – is revitalized here. The gritty, granular mineral pigment base masterfully mimics the arid texture of the desert and the unique skin of the cacti. The natural hues of the mineral pigments evoke the deep greens of the cacti and the ochre, burnt orange, and sienna tones of the sun-scorched earth, creating a rich palette imbued with the vitality of nature.
The artist skillfully employs striking visual contrasts. The child's vulnerability and diminutive scale stand in stark opposition to the imposing bulk and rigidity of the cacti; the child's posture, suggesting bewilderment or curiosity, resonates against the cacti's silent, austere, and subtly menacing presence. Towering cactus columns interlock, their jagged ridges and dense spines constructing a complex, profound "maze" within the painting. This labyrinth gently envelops, even "traps," the child within its embrace. This "palm-sized mystery" conveys not only a sense of physical disorientation but also metaphorically suggests themes of exploration, sanctuary, or a delicate interdependence.
Medium：Painting and Drawing
Material：Rock-Color on Paper
Size: 12cm*12cm
Year：2023
