Back to Canaan 1

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Work Interpretation This series, "Return to Canaan" Nos. 1–3, consists of oil paintings on canvas using mixed media, featuring children and birds as central visual symbols. Drawing upon the symbolic connotations of "Canaan" —the Promised Land, spiritual homeland, and place of spiritual return—it constructs a spiritual world detached from worldly distractions and devoted to purity and authenticity. Through rich textures and warm tones, the works create a serene and tranquil visual atmosphere, transforming abstract spiritual aspirations into tangible artistic expressions that convey an eternal pursuit of inner purity, authentic life, and genuine emotions. The "Return to Canaan" series centers on the theme of "return," interpreting "Cannan" as an ideal inner space and spiritual homeland for modern individuals. Children symbolize purity, innocence, and the original state of life; birds represent freedom, aspiration, and a spiritual force that transcends reality. Natural imagery, soft textures, and delicate brushwork interweave in the compositions, creating a serene, healing, and gentle spiritual atmosphere. The works aim to awaken viewers 'longing for inner peace, express the desire to rediscover one's original aspirations and return to authenticity amidst a restless reality, and convey a persistent pursuit of purity, beauty, and spiritual freedom. means of artistic expression The work combines thick oil painting techniques with mixed media, utilizing a mottled texture to evoke a sense of age and spatial depth, while soft tones convey warmth and healing. The figures are depicted with simplicity and purity, their serene expressions conveying inner steadfastness and tranquility; birds serve as spiritual symbols that reinforce the themes of freedom and homecoming. The overall style blends realistic detail with poetic atmosphere, employing a simple yet sincere visual language to express nostalgia for and longing for one's spiritual homeland.