Melting-Glacier Water Cascading through a Thousand Peaks, from the series "Sacrifice"

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Contemporary Art
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Transcendent Landscape, Environmental Commentary
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medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Master
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story of the work:

"Melting-Glacier Water Cascading through a Thousand Peaks" is a work by contemporary Chinese artist Lee Chun-Yi (Li Junyi), created as part of his series "Sacrifice," which addresses themes of environmental change and the fragility of nature. The painting employs a dynamic interplay of color and form to evoke the urgency of climate issues, reflecting the artist's commitment to raising awareness about ecological degradation through his artistic practice.

Description of the work:

"Melting-Glacier Water Cascading through a Thousand Peaks, from the series 'Sacrifice'" by Lee Chun-Yi (Li Junyi) features a dynamic interplay of fluid forms and sharp, jagged peaks, rendered in a palette that emphasizes the contrast between the cool blues of glacial water and the earthy tones of the mountainous landscape. The composition is characterized by a rhythmic flow of water that guides the viewer's eye through the intricate details of the peaks, highlighting the artist's mastery of texture and depth in depicting natural elements.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Melting-Glacier Water Cascading through a Thousand Peaks, from the series "Sacrifice"