Jie Li

Through the ingenious fusion of color blocks and brushstrokes, the artist delves deeply into human relationships and group dynamics. The work evokes different sensations depending on the viewing distance: up close, one perceives the artist's acute sensitivity to color and the unique power built through layered brushstrokes, creating a dynamic texture and a sense of awe. From afar, one perceives the sense of distance and interconnectedness between people embedded within the work, as if standing in a crowded square witnessing diverse crowds intermingling. This subtly narrates the complexity and beauty of interpersonal relationships in everyday life.

The work captures an atmosphere where bustle and solitude coexist within the crowd. Vibrant color blocks pulse like rhythms through the throng, immersing viewers in the clamor of interaction while simultaneously revealing the silence and distance within. The collective is not merely a scene of crowding; it serves as a mirror reflecting the essence of human relationships.