WORKS ELABORATION:
This work takes the form of a self-portrait to express the author’s current state and some of his confusion. In the painting, there are elements such as a distorted staircase, an ornate mirror, the earth, skeletons and a puppet, each carrying different meanings.
TUTOR COMMENT:
Using fine brushwork and heavy color and the expression of a self-portrait, this work reflects the author’s current state, thoughts and confusion through the integration and collision of objects such as the figure, stairs, the mirror, the earth and the puppet. The work is cleverly composed, with a variety of elements incorporated into the painting and and the skillful and rich use of materials, and creates a unique visual effect. The author has a personal choice and approach on how to convert between traditional and contemporary art in the creation of realistic figure painting.
-- Jiao Yang