Makena 6 2021

Lu Cong’s “Makena 6” (2021) is a realist painting depicting a woman suspended in mid-air, her white dress billowing around her. The figure is shown from an oblique angle, her head tilted back, as if she is floating upwards, creating a sense of weightlessness and otherworldliness. The painting's subdued color palette and meticulous detail contribute to a sense of calm and introspection, while the unconventional pose of the subject hints at a deeper exploration of human consciousness and the nature of reality.