Wind through the lotus pond 2020

Dayou Lu painted "Wind Through The Lotus Pond" using ink and colour on paper, and I am loving how the lotus flowers are swaying so gently, like they are dancing! The artist's approach to mark making is very fluid and gestural, particularly in the leaves. The colour palette is very vibrant, with the bright oranges and greens contrasting beautifully. It's a great way to show how art-making can be a process of discovery and exploration. It's clear that the artist is really enjoying the process of creating this work. The material aspects of this painting, the texture, the colour, and the physicality of the medium, are all so important to the emotional experience of the work. The paint is applied thinly and transparently, which allows the paper to show through in places, and the brushstrokes are visible and expressive, adding to the overall sense of movement and energy. This reminds me of Joan Mitchell's work - in the way she used colour and gesture to create a sense of movement and energy. Isn't art just one big conversation?