Han Lu's Master's Journey -- Chinese Painting Department, China Academy of Art

Author: Gong Liuzhao
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: Han Lu's paintings are beautiful. His art is not characterized by bold, ink-splashing brushwork or vibrant, colorful antiquity. What makes his paintings appealing is the sense of peace, tranquility, and profound depth they convey, which I find truly beautiful. His paintings possess something uniquely his own—what he has gained through emotional observation and pursuit. Though it may be just a little bit, it is hard-earned. Han Lu's paintings are worth revisiting. They resemble a series of pastoral poems, gentle and elegant. He paints old trees rooted in fragrant soil; he depicts small flowers pushing resiliently through cracks in the rocks; he captures delicate blossoms quietly, as if listening to the whispers of nature. Within his art, he creates a serene yet vibrant realm, making us feel as if we are immersed in it, experiencing the beauty of nature and the value of life. Han Lu's paintings are traditional yet modern. Described as traditional, they carry the lyrical essence of classical Chinese poetry and a strong sense of brushwork and ink; described as modern, they deconstruct and reassemble materials, skillfully organizing clusters of flowers, tree trunks, slopes, and fissures through the interplay of lines and ink. This results in works that are both playful and expressive, allowing viewers to savor the simple, innocent beauty they hold.