Painting & Writing
Emotional Landscape (2023-24) marks a pivotal period in Minjie’s artistic journey, as she uncovers her distinctive voice within the realm of abstract watercolor. This series reflects her exploration of larger-scale works and establishes recurring themes that now define her practice. By leveraging the inherent fluidity and translucence of watercolor, Minjie channels the medium’s organic qualities to evoke nuanced emotional expressions.
Deeply diaristic in nature, the paintings serve as visual records of Minjie’s internal and external landscapes, shaped by the transient nature of her life—marked by frequent relocations and shifting personal experiences. Each piece captures the interplay of thought, memory, and environment, transforming fleeting moments into layered, visual meditations.
The interaction between Minjie’s deliberate hand and the unpredictable behavior of watermarks and pigment flow becomes a metaphor for natural processes. Her works echo the textures of geography, the contours of mountains, and the ethereal expanses of the sky, imbuing the series with a sense of timelessness and universality. Ultimately, Emotional Landscape invites viewers into a dialogue with the ephemeral and the elemental, offering a deeply personal yet universally resonant experience.
