The paintings of artist Hu Xiangcheng are sometimes completed in a single stroke, yet more often undergo a process of continuous addition and reduction. The rhythm of time within this creative process underscores the multiple pursuits of process and outcome, negation and affirmation.

Through the gaps in the composition, one glimpses the artist’s initial intuition and the unforeseen self-dialogue that emerges between the first impression and the final image. This mirrors the fate of humanity and the uncertain future of the planet we inhabit.

The uncertainty within an artwork reflects the fundamental nature of human perception of all things. Devoid of concrete visual records of pre-existing imagery, the work transcends the present moment, offering an experience that remains ever-renewing and timeless.

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