shanghai-based art labor gallery once again houses the newest series of painting by the inimitable lu xinjian, whose bright colors and clear style now grace the walls of collectors across the globe. his series ‘reflections’ marks a shift in approach and view, now seeing the world in its relationship to water, and the canals, harbors and lake fronts that form the surroundings of many of the world’s great cities.

lu xinjian expresses our relationship to water in his latest painting series
the art labor gallery hosts the ‘reflection’ exhibition 

 

 

in lu xinjian‘s latest exhibition, visitors can discover the particular bold juxtaposed colors of his signature style in these ‘reflections’ of international horizons and skylines, and ancient canal systems and moats in china. upon closer inspection, the art pieces may seem like abstractly jotted strokes, however, taking a few steps back will reveal a complex yet organized pattern of colorfully painted lines.

lu xinjian expresses our relationship to water in his latest painting series
lu xinjian in the process of painting an art piece 

lu xinjian expresses our relationship to water in his latest painting series
basilica di santa maria della salute, 2017,
acrylic on canvas, 150 x 100 cm

lu xinjian expresses our relationship to water in his latest painting series
garden bridge of shanghai

lu xinjian expresses our relationship to water in his latest painting series
macau, 2017,
acrylic on canvas, 100 x 130 cm

lu xinjian expresses our relationship to water in his latest painting series
new york no.2, 2017,
acrylic on canvas, 170 x 200 cm

lu xinjian expresses our relationship to water in his latest painting series
san francisco, 2017,
acrylic on canvas, 140 x 200 cm

lu xinjian expresses our relationship to water in his latest painting series
summer palace, 2017,
acrylic on canvas, 200 x 160 cm

lu xinjian expresses our relationship to water in his latest painting series
the imperial palace watchtower, 2016,
acrylic on canvas, 150 x 150 cm

lu xinjian expresses our relationship to water in his latest painting series
toronto, 2017,
acrylic on canvas, 140 x 200 cm

lu xinjian expresses our relationship to water in his latest painting series
vancouver, 2017,
acrylic on canvas, 100 x 150 cm

 

 

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edited by: lynn chaya | designboom