Geeses 

Huang Yongyu created this painting, entitled "Geeses," using ink on paper. The composition of the painting is strikingly simple: it presents a linear arrangement of geese heads and necks against a blank background. The geese are distinguished by dark caps and linear beaks, with pops of red, white and blue at the eyes and beak. The ink is applied with a calligraphic quality, creating a wash effect that suggests a sense of movement and fluidity. Each goose has its own height and size, creating a sense of rhythm and perspective. While seemingly straightforward, this work engages with the deeper questions regarding representation and form. The stark simplicity and intentional distortion invite us to look beyond surface appearances. The artist draws our attention to the structural essence of the subject, challenging us to think about what defines the geese. We see not just an image of geese, but an exploration into the very language of representation itself. This distillation of form allows Yongyu to play with the boundary between abstraction and figuration.