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Form is Void (色即是空) 2020
Niu Wenjuan 牛文娟$4600
Ink and color on silk 絹本設色
Dimensions
Image: undefined cm x undefined cm (26 3/4" x 54 5/16")
Details
Image Dimensions
undefined cm x undefined cm (26 3/4" x 54 5/16")
Seal
2 seals of the artist, 牛文娟印，心神無俗
Description
This painting, titled "Form is Void," is deeply influenced by Buddhist philosophy and explores the abstract concepts of form and emptiness. In Buddhist philosophy, "form is emptiness, emptiness is form" is a core doctrine, expressing that the form of the material world and its inherent emptiness are indivisible. This artwork visually presents this philosophical idea through its fluid forms and richly layered colors. The painting primarily uses soft pink hues, depicting layers of bizarrely shaped rocks that resemble clouds and water, suggesting both physical forms and a sense of transformation into the formless. These shapes appear randomly distributed yet interconnected, symbolizing the subtle interdependence among all things. This design not only challenges the viewer's expectations of fixed forms but also guides people to contemplate the dialectical relationship between form and emptiness. Furthermore, the gradual changes and overlaps in the colors enhance the depth and dynamism of the painting, making the entire work seem to be in constant change and flow, reflecting the Buddhist concept of "impermanence." Every shape and color is changing, indicating that all things are continuously arising and ceasing, undergoing transformation. In summary, "Form is Void" explores the unity of form and emptiness through its abstract visual language, as well as how concepts are deconstructed and reconstructed in the minds of viewers. This work is not only a challenge to visual perception but also an enlightenment to the spirit, prompting people to deeply ponder the essence of existence while appreciating beauty.