Lucy Liew Acrylic paintings & prints on canvas

Floral Fantasy:

A fusion of the real and the fantastic
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Floral Fantasy: a series of floral images inspired by everyday magic.

Painting for me is a visual diary that celebrates the everyday wonders of life. The mood of the composition may be introverted and reflective…or extroverted and celebratory, depending on how it is interpreted by my physical, mental and spiritual “lens”. It is an ongoing challenge to create a piece of art that elicits hope and inspiration in the midst of life’s challenges. I challenge the viewer to look more closely at the beauty of our natural world and draw parallels with the beauty of life. In this series of works, the flowers, foliage and insects are rendered using fine illustrative details to suggest reality while the layers of rich colors, the playful juxtaposition of organic curvilinear elements and symbols that invoke a magical dreamlike realm.

The beautifully decorated Chinese vases collected by my mother were the inspiration for one series in Floral Fantasy which use floral motifs as representational images of family “trees”. Each of the flowers used in these compositions have special significance in Chinese tradition: the tree peony symbolizes honor, love and affection, while the magnolia bloom exemplifies nobility, dignity and perseverance.

The lotus blossom is the central theme of another series in Floral Fantasy. This flower is widely regarded as a symbol of purity and perfection, often in conjunction with a spiritual awakening or rebirth. This collection also features butterflies and dragonflies to reinforce the themes of joy, transformation and new life.

Floral Fantasy invites each of us to wander through lush gardens that are a fusion of the real and the fantastic.

My studio is conveniently located in San Jose, CA 95126
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