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Artworks
Shen Chen Chinese American, b. 1955
Untitled No. 4012-06, 2006Acrylic on Canvas44 x 64 in
111.8 x 162.6 cmCopyright The ArtistShen Chen's practice is rooted in a minimalist aesthetic that emphasizes the interplay of color, space, and time. His process typically involves layering transparent washes of acrylic paint on canvas,...Shen Chen's practice is rooted in a minimalist aesthetic that emphasizes the interplay of color, space, and time. His process typically involves layering transparent washes of acrylic paint on canvas, resulting in subtle tonal shifts and textures that evoke depth and movement. This repetitive technique reflects Shen's interest in meditative and spiritual themes.
His work bridges Eastern and Western traditions, fusing Western abstraction with principles of Chinese ink painting, such as balance, harmony, and restraint. Shen's brushstrokes are applied vertically, leaving horizontal markings that create a transformative, ever-changing space on the canvas. The concept of qi (vital energy) subtly guides his compositions, infusing his abstract works with a spiritual flow. Influenced by both traditional Chinese philosophy and the Color Field movement of mid-century New York, Shen's paintings offer a contemplative experience, with rhythmic gestures that invite viewers to engage with time and space in a deeply reflective way.
沈忱的丙烯绘画实践植根于一种极简美学,强调色彩、空间和时间的相互作用。他的创作过程通常涉及在画布上反复涂抹透明的丙烯颜料,使色调和纹理在细微中逐渐变化,呈现出深度与动感。这种重复性的技法体现了他对冥想和精神主题的兴趣。
他的作品融汇了东西方的绘画传统,将西方的抽象艺术与中国水墨画的原则相结合,如平衡、和谐和克制。沈忱的笔触垂直涂抹,在画布上留下水平的痕迹,形成一个不断变化、充满转化性的空间。在他的构图中,气(生命能量)的概念微妙地引导着画面的流动,为他的抽象作品注入了一种精神性的气息。受中国传统哲学和20世纪中期纽约色域画派的影响,沈忱的绘画为观者提供了一种沉思的体验,他的韵律性笔触引导人们在画面中深入感知时间与空间的互动。
Exhibitions
2024 Transcultural Dialogues: The Journey of East Asian Art to the West, Fu Qiumeng Fine Art, New York, USA