Li Chuan-Chuan (1942-)

Oil Painting

1995

Length:60.5 x Width:49.5 (cm)

Li completed this painting, Still Life (Kettle and Fruit), at the age of 53. She layered geometric color blocks to piece together this scene, as well as made use of bold color contrast to enhance the liveliness and create a simple and child-like style. The imagery of the kettle and fruit is manifested in their delightfully round shapes. In addition, the large and brightly colored blocks that make up the background, as well as the dark colors of the subjects produce an ingenious focus effect, which reveal this artist's masterful techniques. .
When the limits of Realism have been reached, people start to desire a return to simple and unique beauty. Perhaps viewers of this painting can understand the well-versed thought process of this female artist.

Accession number:A0085