野花块 2018

王新福 created 野花块 using impasto techniques. The thick, textured application of paint not only captures light and shadow, but also hints at a deeper dialogue with the natural world, and with ideas of identity, and place. Consider how traditional landscape paintings often served to reinforce notions of territory and ownership, think about the historical context of land rights and cultural identity. 王新福's piece disrupts this tradition through its wild, untamed representation. The absence of clear boundaries blurs the lines between control and freedom. The bold use of color and texture could be seen as an expression of cultural pride and a rejection of stereotypical representations, echoing sentiments within contemporary discussions about cultural identity. The act of painting itself becomes a performance of identity, reflecting personal experiences and connections to both the land and cultural heritage.