root 2015

Chaokun Wang created this image called 'root', though we don't know exactly when. The stark contrast of the white lines against the black background immediately grabs you, right? It’s like the artist is excavating something, revealing a hidden world beneath the surface. The textures here are so interesting; the thick, almost luminous roots contrasting with the delicate, hairline tendrils. Look at the way the white bleeds into the black, creating this ethereal glow. I'm reminded of Cy Twombly, his scribbles capturing a similar sense of energy. Think about how the roots, those thick, primary supports, almost seem to pulse with light, while the thinner strands fade into the darkness, it brings so much drama. The whole image suggests life, growth, and the unseen forces that sustain everything around us. And that’s something worth pondering, isn’t it?