Green and Yellow Parrots 

Walasse Ting, a Chinese-American artist, created “Green and Yellow Parrots” using watercolors. Ting’s art emerged during a time of significant cultural exchange between the East and West. The painting is a celebration of color and form, reflecting Ting's unique blend of Eastern and Western artistic traditions. He lived in Paris during the 1950s, where he was influenced by Western art movements such as CoBrA, before settling in New York. Ting’s work often features vibrant, playful imagery, a deliberate move away from the constraints of traditional Chinese painting. While seemingly simple, "Green and Yellow Parrots" reflects Ting's broader artistic project: the use of bold color and simplified forms to convey joy and spontaneity. His art exists in the space between cultural identities, creating images which capture a sense of lightness. It invites viewers to engage with art on an emotional level, celebrating the simple pleasures of life.