鸡冠红花 2015

王新福 created this piece called 鸡冠红花, with what looks like pure intuitive energy. The marks are laid down quickly, alla prima, and the colour palette is built on a chromatic foundation of reds with whites and blacks, with secondary flourishes of greens and yellows. The painting feels alive because it's physical, the surface is thick and textured, built up through many small brushstrokes or perhaps even palette knife applications. See how the paint almost stands away from the canvas, in these areas the process feels unconcealed, immediate. Focus on one small fleck of emerald green, and notice how it seems to dance in the thicket of red and black around it. It’s like a tiny spark of life, an unexpected note in the grand symphony of color. This reminds me of Joan Mitchell, both artists share a real love for colour. Just like with her work, the meaning isn't fixed, and the art invites you to bring your own perspective.