Flight of Colours 9 2014

Qin Yufen created Flight of Colours 9 using a medley of paints and techniques. The work feels spontaneous, but look closely and you’ll see the grid structure underneath. These ordered blocks of color are overlaid with abstract gestures, creating a lively tension. Notice how the drips of black paint almost seem to defy gravity. And how the strokes of bold orange appear stenciled, rather than brushed. Qin is known for her experimental approach. She deliberately combines control and chance. This challenges the traditional idea of the artist as someone in total command of their materials. It's like she's setting the stage for the paint to perform, rather than dictating its every move. This fresh perspective blurs the lines between intention and accident, reminding us that artmaking can be a collaborative process between the artist and their chosen materials.