Kites Seen Again 2003

Wu Guanzhong made this evocative painting, Kites Seen Again, with ink and color on paper. Just imagine him, standing there, brush in hand, capturing a tree trunk in bold strokes of black and white, a symphony of textures suggesting rough bark. The paint looks almost drippy in parts, loose. And then, these delicate, playful kites scattered around! It's like Wu Guanzhong is not just showing us a tree, but remembering a feeling, a moment of childhood joy. What was he thinking when he placed those kites so high up, little bursts of color against the quiet grey? I wonder if he was thinking about other painters too? There's a conversation happening here, a dance between tradition and personal expression. That's what painting is all about, really – a way of seeing, feeling, and sharing a bit of ourselves with the world.