木构架 2017

王新福 made this painting called '木构架' with oil paint probably slapped on with a palette knife! The artist really lets us in on the secret of how it’s made, right? The thick paint has this amazing texture. It's not trying to hide anything, like some paintings do. This isn't about smooth surfaces. It's like he's saying, "Here's the paint, here's the building, deal with it." Look at the way the strokes go in different directions. It's like a puzzle, and each piece is a little dab of color. I love how the colors aren't exactly realistic. It's not just brown wood and gray stone. There are these pops of unexpected color, like the yellow and orange in the upper right. It makes the whole thing feel alive, like it’s vibrating with energy. In a way, it reminds me of some of Van Gogh's landscapes, where he uses color to express emotion, not just to copy what he sees. It's like a conversation across time, a shared love of paint and the endless possibilities of seeing.