Conch
Conch employs the material language of mineral pigments (岩彩, iwa-enogu) to contemplate a marine relic resting within time. Centered on the canvas, a conch shell in interwoven shades of umber and deep ochre commands attention. Its spiraling form and calcified surface, rendered through layered glazes of mineral pigments, reveal a rich tapestry of texture—coarse granularity evokes the scouring of sand and wind, while subtle crystalline shimmer hints at the vanished life it once sheltered. The inherent weight and opacity of the pigments bestow this small form with a geological solidity.
The backdrop is a deep, resonant sepia brown, evoking the earth or ocean depths. Far from void, it is a breathing ground built of mineral particles, providing a stable, eternal field that anchors the shell. The natural scintillation of the mineral pigments under light whispers like echoes trapped within the shell, invoking thoughts of tides, distant shores, and the passage of time. Transcending mere still life, this piece is a silent ode—spoken through the grit and glow of mineral pigments—to the intricate poetry of natural creation and the profound beauty of temporal sedimentation.
Medium：Painting and Drawing
Material：Rock-Color on Paper
Size: 10cm*10cm
Year：2024
Conch
Conch employs the material language of mineral pigments (岩彩, iwa-enogu) to contemplate a marine relic resting within time. Centered on the canvas, a conch shell in interwoven shades of umber and deep ochre commands attention. Its spiraling form and calcified surface, rendered through layered glazes of mineral pigments, reveal a rich tapestry of texture—coarse granularity evokes the scouring of sand and wind, while subtle crystalline shimmer hints at the vanished life it once sheltered. The inherent weight and opacity of the pigments bestow this small form with a geological solidity.
The backdrop is a deep, resonant sepia brown, evoking the earth or ocean depths. Far from void, it is a breathing ground built of mineral particles, providing a stable, eternal field that anchors the shell. The natural scintillation of the mineral pigments under light whispers like echoes trapped within the shell, invoking thoughts of tides, distant shores, and the passage of time. Transcending mere still life, this piece is a silent ode—spoken through the grit and glow of mineral pigments—to the intricate poetry of natural creation and the profound beauty of temporal sedimentation.
Medium：Painting and Drawing
Material：Rock-Color on Paper
Size: 10cm*10cm
Year：2024
