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 a sliced watermelon and a butterfly. In the upper left corner is a large watermelon, partially cut open to reveal its pink flesh and some black seeds. A black and white butterfly with red spots is fluttering on the watermelon flesh. In the lower right corner, there is a slice of watermelon with a bite taken out of it, showing the bite marks. The watermelon vine and green leaves extend across the painting, adding natural elements. The overall composition uses delicate brushstrokes and soft colours to portray the vividness and 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.