中山古镇10号 2015

Wang Xinfu created this painting of Zhongshan Ancient Town with thick, expressive strokes of oil paint. Imagine the town as a living entity, its pathways worn smooth by the countless feet that have traversed them over generations. The energetic brushstrokes capture the town’s enduring spirit. This almost frenetic style challenges the notion of rural life as simple or unchanging. Zhongshan Ancient Town, like many historical sites, is caught in the dance between preservation and modernization, tradition and progress. In this context, Xinfu’s artistic choice becomes a powerful statement. Does this painting become a commentary on the tension between the past and the future, the individual and the community? I would suggest that in the end, this energetic painting is a recognition of the emotional weight carried within these spaces.