Sunset

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This painting was created in 2018. With the end of the sketching class this year, my sketching journey stopped at a few simple drawings for Miss Hui. Of course, my oil painting skills have also improved a lot in the past year or so, and I have carefully explored my own way of speaking.

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Country: China
Date: 2018
Materials: Oil paint on board
Condition: well preserved

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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Artwork Interpretation

Sunset constructs a world brimming with poetry and reverie through childlike brushstrokes. In terms of form, the figure and the fox abandon precise realism, presented with simple outlines and generalized shapes. Similar to Henri Rousseau’s “Primitivism” painting style, they use a naive and simple formal language to break free from the rigid norms of the adult world and restore a purely fairy - tale visual perception.

The composition places the figure and the fox among the planet and the sunset scenery, breaking the conventional spatial logic and creating a surreal atmosphere. Just like the dreamy layout in Marc Chagall’s works, it collages real elements into an imaginary field, allowing viewers to capture the romantic order of the dialogue between “human, beast, and nature” in the seeming disorder, initiating philosophical thoughts on existence and companionship.

Color takes low - saturation blue and orange as the main tones. The warm yellow of the sunset blends with the cold blue of the starry sky, dotted with golden light spots. It is similar to Wassily Kandinsky’s exploration of the spirituality of color, conveying emotions through color collisions—the warm tones outline the gentle disappearance of the sunset, the cold tones render the mysterious eternity of the starry sky, and the light spots are like sparks of hope, lighting up the night where innocence and philosophy interweave.

The brushwork is spontaneous and has a sense of writing. Thick applications and thin washes alternate, and the texture of the paint is like a child’s casual doodle, yet it hides precise control over the rhythm of the picture. Like the unconscious flow of brushstrokes in Joan Miró’s works, it transforms creative instincts into poetic symbols. Each stroke is a devout writing of “free imagination”, making the picture break free from the constraints of techniques and directly reach the soul.

In terms of content and theme, the “sunset” situation connects the encounter on a lonely planet: the crowned “little king” and the fox are a visual translation of the The Little Prince - like story, telling of companionship, taming, and spiritual connection. The emotional expression is pure and profound. Looking at the world from a child’s perspective, between the disappearance of the sunset and the eternity of the starry sky, it conveys a gentle inquiry into loneliness and connection, awakening the innocence and philosophical thoughts deep in the viewer’s heart.

Recommended works with similar styles

Rousseau’s The Dream, which presents a fantasy nature with Primitivism, brimming with pure reverie;

Chagall’s Birthday, which weaves a romantic dream with a surreal composition;

Miró’s Harlequin’s Carnival, which releases naive poetry through spontaneous brushstrokes.

All can explore the artistic world where innocence and philosophy blend together with Sunset.

FAQs

Q1: What is the symbolic meaning of the relationship between the figure and the fox?

A1: The crowned figure and the floating fox seem to echo one another in a silent dialogue. Appearing as a pink phantom, the fox functions more like an inner embodiment—suggesting companionship within solitude and the gentle side of the spirit.

Q2: Why does the composition appear so minimal?

A2: The figure, fox, sunset, and scattered stars form a deliberately pared-down space, avoiding unnecessary narrative and preserving openness and symbolism. This minimalist approach enhances the poetic, fairy-tale quality, inviting viewers to complete the story with their imagination.

Q3: What role does color play in this work?

A3: The background shifts from deep blue to orange-red, symbolizing the transitional moment of sunset. The pink fox disrupts the dark tones, adding a sense of fantasy, while the golden dots resemble stars or fleeting sparks, creating a dreamlike atmosphere.

Q4: Why does the painting evoke a sense of “fairy-tale solitude”?

A4: The figure stands barefoot on an isolated planet or hill, accompanied only by the fox’s spectral presence. The crown evokes royalty, while the vulnerability suggests childlike fragility. Within this fairy-tale ambiance lies a tension between loneliness and tenderness.

Q5: What makes this piece distinctive in exhibition settings?

A5: Sunset works especially well in exhibitions themed around fairy tales or the interplay of solitude and companionship. In a home setting, when placed in a softly lit corner, it can equally inspire quiet reflection and gentle emotional resonance.

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