「Look at the Picture and Talk about the Painting」Green: Beyond the natural expression of art

In April of a year, the lush greenery of the mountains and the grasslands across the land represents the vitality of the universe. However, in the green section of the “Colors” exhibition, this color has already transcended the boundaries of nature and taken on countless forms.

Liu Jianhua’s green porcelain piece “Ying” closely adheres to the original meaning of the character “ying”, which implies completeness and fullness. The round vessel supports the green glaze, and the green color appears within the vessel, embodying an Eastern mindset of fullness without overflowing, and a harmonious and gentle quality.

Marc Chagall weaves his dreams with soft greens, enveloping love and nostalgia within the color palette, making green the refuge for emotions that distance oneself from the mundane world.

“Young Girl in Green” and “Plain Brew (I Know What I Eat)” jointly create a flowing rhythm in green. The girl fully displays the independent spirit of urban women. The green color transforms into a sharp and distinct self-image. However, the gentle curve of the abdomen contrasts with the evocative waves in “Plain Brew (I Know What I Eat)”, and the green color breaks away from the depiction of nature, transforming into a flowing texture that coexists with the life posture and inner emotions.

Zhou Chunya’s “Green Dog” uses a stark visual contrast to symbolize the loneliness and mental distress of modern people, and conveys the complex state of contemporary existence.

Green is not merely about the natural vitality; it embodies the philosophical thoughts of the East’s harmony, the tender and affectionate emotions, unfolds the flowing texture of life, and also reflects the spiritual core of contemporary people. Step into the special exhibition at the summit of colors to experience the multiple charms that art bestows upon green.

The tea for today is all gone. Next time, I’ll brew a fresh pot and enjoy art with you again.