紫色野花 2017

王新福 created 紫色野花 using thick applications of paint. The rich impasto of the surface isn't just about representing a scene. It transforms the natural world into a field of textured color. Notice how the artist has applied paint with expressive, almost sculptural strokes. The material itself becomes the subject. We might even say that the paint mimics the very thing it depicts. The way these brushstrokes build up the image is remarkable, like the labor involved in tending an actual garden. The visible effort connects the painting to the tradition of manual craftsmanship, and the work involved. By emphasizing this materiality and process, 王新福 elevates the act of painting itself. He reminds us that art is not just about the final image, but about the labor, the skill, and the tangible presence of the materials used.