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| Life Goes On Oil｜1999 |
In the early stages of learning painting, most of my works were realistic studies.
My practice focused on observing objects carefully and trying to render forms,
light and shadow as accurately as possible.
This training in realism taught me how to observe and also laid an important foundation
for my painting.
However, as time went on, I gradually realized that my interest in painting was not only
about making things look accurate.
I began to wonder whether painting could express something more — a certain feeling.
Later, my work slowly moved from realism toward a more figurative approach.
The subject was still present, but the form became more flexible and expressive.
Over time, semi-abstract elements naturally entered my paintings.
Color, line and rhythm began to play a more important role in my expression.
Looking back, this transformation was never a deliberate plan.
It simply developed gradually through the continuous process of creating.