Painting 1: Melting Utopia
The tangible and intangible consequences of the current global warming era
Through this exploration, I delve into the paradoxical realm of utopia, utilizing a rich palette of warm tones to convey a narrative that is both visually alluring and conceptually provocative. Titled "A Melting Utopia," my painting serves as a poignant commentary on the interconnectedness of the idealized notion of utopia and the stark reality of global warming that engulfs our world.
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Title: Melting Utopia / Sold 🔴
Oil on Canvas
36 x 48 inches - 91.44 x 121.92 cm
2024
Painting 2: Pragmatopia
A Challenge for Clarity
"Pragmatopia" is a visual exploration of the complex interplay between utopian ideals and pragmatic theory. Through this painting, I seek to delve into the tension between these contrasting philosophies, capturing the dynamic challenge they present in our pursuit of clarity and balance.
The process of creating "Pragmatopia" was both formalistic and experimental. It required a careful balance between structure and spontaneity, precision and fluidity. The title itself is a fusion of "utopia" and "pragmatism," highlighting the synthesis of these ideas into a cohesive whole.
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Painting 3: Albedo
An Alarm for Fundamental Alteration of our environment
“Albedo” is the third installment in my ongoing series, Integrated Healing Society, where I explore the delicate interplay between natural systems and the impact of human activities in the Anthropocene. This painting is born from a deep concern about the gradual depletion of natural resources and the alarming phenomenon of global boiling—an extreme phase of climate change characterized by escalating temperatures and environmental degradation.
Artwork Specification
Title: Albedo
Oil, Acrylic, Inks, and Marker on Canvas
36 x 48 inches - 91.44 x 121.92 cm
2024
Painting 4: Plasterra
A Question of Plastic and Transformation
The title of my recent painting, Plasterra, is a fusion of the word plastic and the Latin word terra, meaning earth. This hybrid term encapsulates a profound shift in the narrative of our planet—a transformation where plastics, a product of human ingenuity, have infiltrated and overtaken the natural environment. This piece invites viewers to contemplate the pervasive influence of plastics on our lives and our world, both as an environmental reality and as a symbol of our evolving relationship with nature.
Artwork Specification
Title: Plasterra
Oil and Acrylic on Canvas
36 x 48 inches - 91.44 x 121.92 cm
2024
Painting 5: After Us
A Meditation on Earth’s Resilience
This painting invites reflection on humanity’s role on Earth and the legacy we leave behind. Did we contribute to something enduring, or will the planet ultimately heal and thrive without us? How does the Earth embody renewal, even after profound disruptions?