lu xinjian expresses our relationship to water in his latest painting series

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.

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 in the process of painting an art piece 

basilica di santa maria della salute, 2017,
acrylic on canvas, 150 x 100 cm

garden bridge of shanghai

macau, 2017,
acrylic on canvas, 100 x 130 cm

new york no.2, 2017,
acrylic on canvas, 170 x 200 cm

san francisco, 2017,
acrylic on canvas, 140 x 200 cm

summer palace, 2017,
acrylic on canvas, 200 x 160 cm

the imperial palace watchtower, 2016,
acrylic on canvas, 150 x 150 cm

toronto, 2017,
acrylic on canvas, 140 x 200 cm

vancouver, 2017,
acrylic on canvas, 100 x 150 cm

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edited by: lynn chaya | designboom