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This painting was created in 2017. This year I spent more time thinking about art in sketching courses, which also caused a disconnect between my color painting and sketching. I am more bold in looking for the core of Chinese culture in sketches, even though I still know very little about traditional Chinese culture. However, I am more conservative when it comes to color painting.

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Country: China
Date: 2017
Materials: Oil paint on linen
Condition: Lost

Creative themes and style | My works revolve around the creative concept of "The land of humanity, People on the land". The people in the painting are people in nature, and the lines, shapes, and colors are close to nature. The nature in the painting is nature in the eyes of humans, existing in interaction with humans.I don’t pursue a series of works with a fixed and continuous style. I hope that the style of the pictures will synchronize with the changes in my life and always remain oscillating. The performance of the work must be in sync with the development of one's own life in order to be Sincere and powerful. Ideas are later.

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Figure oil paint on wall

Artwork Interpretation

In terms of modeling, the figures and dolls are depicted realistically and vividly. The expressions and hair strands of the girls, as well as the outlines and textures of the dolls, are all accurately captured. It seems to have the shadow of realism painting's emphasis on “depicting as is”, yet it also incorporates the creator’s unique perception of the texture of childlike innocence. Different from the strictness of classical realism, it has an extra touch of spontaneous vividness.

The composition focuses on two girls and the background doll rack. The figures are positioned at the center of the painting, and the overflowing dolls in the background form a surrounding foil, creating an immersive childlike space. It is similar to the composition idea of Pierre Bonnard in creating a private atmosphere, using the environment to envelop the figures and enhance the sense of situation. The colors are bright and harmonious. The freshness of the blue dress, the warm brightness of the red top, and the soft integration with the pink dolls in the background activate the visual layers through the contrast of color warmth and purity. Like the color symphony in Pierre - Auguste Renoir's works, it conveys warmth with vivid colors.

In terms of brushwork, the paint is applied in a combination of thick and thin layers. The light brushstrokes on the characters' clothes and the heavy stacking on the plush of the dolls enrich the tactile feel of the painting, endowing the images with a three - dimensional and realistic quality. It is a clever use of the characteristics of the oil painting medium. The content revolves around children and dolls, and the theme anchors the purity and beauty of childlike innocence. The postures of the girls holding the dolls, and their expressions of looking at each other or gazing around, convey curiosity and attachment to the world. The emotions are hidden in the blending of colors and modeling, a poetic freezing of childhood fragments. It allows viewers to regain that innocence not worn away by time, continuing to write a warm interpretation of the “childlike innocence” motif in the context of contemporary painting.

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《The Child with a Doll》（Pierre - Auguste Renoir） ：Renoir's work, with its soft brushstrokes and warm colors, also captures the innocence of children, much like this painting's portrayal of youthful purity.
《Girl with a Pearl Earring》（Johannes Vermeer） ：Although different in theme, it shares the ability to capture the subtle emotions and delicate beauty of characters, similar to how this painting freezes a moment of childhood.
《Children’s Games》（Pieter Bruegel the Elder） ：It presents a lively scene of children, showing the joy and carefree nature of childhood, echoing the childlike charm in this work.

FAQs

Q1: What kind of scene does the painting depict?

A1: Two young women stand in front of shelves stacked with plush toys, each holding a different stuffed figure in their arms. While the setting appears lighthearted, it subtly carries complex emotions beneath the surface.

Q2: How should we interpret the title “Lost”?

A2: The word “Lost” suggests a sense of absence or longing, possibly tied to childhood, innocence, or memory. Even though the figures are surrounded by toys, their pensive, slightly guarded expressions hint at something missing—or perhaps something that has already slipped away. (In reality, the work itself was lost.)

Q3: What role does color play in the composition?

A3: The background is dominated by layers of pink and brown, creating an atmosphere that feels both sweet yet suffocating. In contrast, the women’s blue and red clothing sharply stands out, emphasizing their presence against the dense backdrop of toys.

Q4: How does the artwork convey a sense of narrative?

A4: Unlike earlier works focused on pure observational study, this piece integrates expressions, gestures, and environment to create a story-like quality. Viewers are invited to question the women’s relationship and to wonder what exactly has been “lost.”

Q5: What is distinctive about the brushwork?

A5: There is a clear contrast in technique: the background toys are painted with loose, piled-up strokes, giving a sense of mass and clutter, while the figures—especially their faces and hands—are rendered with more refined detail, establishing them as the focal point of the painting.

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