Laura (Yi Zhen) ChenGirl Flying a Kite, Original Painting2020
2020
About the Item
Artist Comments
"How wonderful it is to soar above the earth and be carefree," says artist Laura (Yi Zhen) Chen. A cheerful landscape sets the stage for a fun summer pastime, with a young girl in a red dress flying a multi-colored kite.
About the Artist
Laura begins the painting process by taking multiple photographs, which she then combines and sketches into one composition. She takes a spontaneous approach to color, and often finds that her final paintings are quite different than her original intentions. As such, her color palette is vibrant and at times unexpected. Laura’s artwork is executed with stylized modernism, featuring heavy outlines and dramatic shadows. Much of her subject matter is architectural. “I especially like historical buildings in my area,” says Laura. “I am fascinated by the geometric shapes of the old buildings, their varieties and repetitions, their dramatic color contrast. To me, their simple structures have personality and dignity.” Laura works best when her studio is clean and well organized, and finds inspiration in the “miles of good paintings” hanging in the world’s great museums.
Words that describe this painting: landscape, girl, kite, sky, field, mountains, child, childrens, nursery, playing, folk art, flying, people, representational, primitive, acrylic painting, green
Girl Flying a Kite
Laura (Yi Zhen) Chen
Acrylic painting on stretched linen
Finished white edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2020
24 in. h x 18 in. w x .75 in. d
0 lbs. 12 oz.
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- Creation Year:2020
- Dimensions:Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
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- Condition:Girl Flying a Kite. Laura (Yi Zhen) Chen. Acrylic painting on stretched linen. Finished white edges. Ready to hang. One-of-a-kind. Signed on front.
- Gallery Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 697971stDibs: LU92217205012
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