Seated Lady in Green 1940

This is Sanyu's "Seated Lady in Green," made with ink and color on paper, and it’s got that off-the-cuff feel, like a quick sketch but with real intention. There’s something so fresh about the way Sanyu used the ink. It’s like he’s dancing with the brush, letting the lines define the form but also leaving room for suggestion. The color is thin and washy, not trying to cover everything up, but just adding a hint of mood. I keep looking at the way he painted the dress. See how the lines just curve and flow, giving it this sense of movement? It's like the dress has a life of its own. It reminds me of Matisse in its simplicity. But Sanyu brings something unique, a certain lightness that invites you to look closer, to fill in the blanks yourself. It’s this ongoing conversation that makes art so exciting, isn’t it?