灰红 2015

王新福’s 灰红 is pure energy materialized through thick swirls of paint—mostly reds and greens, with touches of white, yellow, and purple. I can imagine the artist working at speed, layering brushstroke upon brushstroke, each one a response to the last. The paint is so thick it almost looks like frosting. It must have taken days to dry! The physicality of the medium is so important here—it’s not just about depicting something, but about the sheer joy of pushing paint around. That one defiant stroke of yellow near the top feels like a burst of sunshine, cutting through the intensity of the reds. I’m reminded of Joan Mitchell’s abstract landscapes, but with an even wilder, more untamed energy. It's a reminder that artists are always in conversation, building upon each other’s ideas and pushing the boundaries of what painting can be.