红绿 2017

This painting, 红绿, presents a vibrant field of red and green hues. These two colours, deeply embedded in human consciousness, evoke a primal dichotomy. Red, historically a symbol of life, passion, and vitality, confronts green, representing nature, growth, and harmony. The interplay of these colours isn't merely aesthetic. Think of the ‘Uroboros’, the ancient symbol of a snake eating its tail: representing the cyclical nature of life and death, renewal and decay. Likewise, the vibrant reds amidst the green remind us of the life cycle, where decay feeds new beginnings, a concept echoed in ancient fertility rites and seasonal celebrations. Across cultures, these colours hold powerful, often conflicting meanings. Red can signify both love and war, while green can embody both envy and hope. In this painting, the emotional tension between these interpretations creates a powerful engagement, prompting a subconscious resonance with our collective understanding of life's dualities. The painting stands as a visual echo of this universal narrative, resurfacing in a modern context, charged with layers of historical and psychological weight.