The Charm of Lotus Pond 2003

Wu Guanzhong created this painting of a lotus pond using an array of gestural marks and a vibrant colour palette. It's easy to imagine the act of painting itself, with the artwork shifting and emerging through trial, error, and intuition. I sympathize with Wu Guanzhong and imagine what it might have been like to create this piece. What might he have been thinking when he made it? The texture, colour, and surface all shape our experience of the painting, contributing to its emotional and intellectual resonances. Look at the way the brushstrokes communicate feeling, intention, and meaning. The greens and browns create a sense of depth and immersion. It relates to his wider practice, as well as the work of other painters. Artists are in an ongoing conversation and exchange of ideas across time, inspiring one another’s creativity. Painting embraces ambiguity and uncertainty, allowing for multiple interpretations.