Description

Artist: Lu Chengxuan

Year: 2023

Medium: Chinese painting

Size: 42 x 30 cm

Framed: None (core only)

Creative Concept

The ‘Perfect World’ series perfectly encapsulates the subtle yet profound connection between nature and its delicate inhabitants. Each painting in the series presents a vibrant image of fruits and vegetables and the epitome of life contained within. These images are visual presentations and ink and watercolour narratives of birds and flowers that delve into the natural world’s intricate and often overlooked ecology.

This painting depicts various mushrooms and snails among leafy foliage. In the upper part of the image, there are several mushrooms with caps in shades of red and brown, some with white spots. The gills and stems of the mushrooms are delicately detailed. Scattered among the leaves, the mushrooms create a natural, forest-like scene. In the lower section of the painting, a purple mushroom with white spots is depicted with a small snail perched on its cap, adding a whimsical touch. The artwork uses soft colours and fine brushwork to capture the serene and intricate beauty of nature.

Lu Chengxuan
Lu Chengxuan is a young artist from Shandong, China, studying at Fuzhou University. He specialises in Chinese paintings of birds and flowers, figures and landscapes. Through her mastery of technique and brushwork, she creates sparse yet harmonious compositions that emphasise spiritual depth and unique emotional resonance. She integrates contemporary innovative techniques and mixed media into traditional art, incorporating reflections on life and the world. Her works are tinged with a mysterious romantic melancholy and her style is fresh, intriguing and intriguing.