Sihua Liu: Good art should be touching

Friday, June 23, 2023

Tell a little bit about how you first got into creating art.

When I was a child, my sister liked painting. I think I was influenced by her. That's when I got caught up in the painting. My parents also supported us. I still remember in the fourth grade of primary school, when I was at my aunt’s house, my mother called me back home to study art. At that time, I was starting to study art systematically.

 

What artists or movements have had an impact on you?

I like the art of the Pre-Raphaelite and the Art Nouveau Movement very much.Especially Rossetti and Mucha, I am fascinated by these two artists. In the future, I will continue to paint artworks in this style.

 

What themes does your work involve?

The themes of my works include girls and flowers, which integrate Pre-Raphaelites, Art Nouveau and modern aesthetics to present a new beauty. I hope that the audience will be touched when they see my artworks.

 

What is important to you about the visual experiences you create? 

For me, the beauty of form is very important, and the picture should bring you a beautiful visual enjoyment. Good art should be touching.

For me, the beauty of form is very important, and the picture should bring you a beautiful visual enjoyment

What is the significance of medium and color?

In my opinion, medium and color play the role of an artistic language with which the artist creates a work of art.

 

Do you work from memory, life, photographs, or from other resources? Describe your creative process.

Generally, I will first have an idea, and then adjust it repeatedly in my mind. Finally, I will shoot some materials, and then paint. Of course, I will make some adjustments during the painting process.

 

What is your favorite art accident? Did it change your perspective?

The process of artistic creation is tortuous. I have gone through a lot to determine the current direction of artistic creation. I personally prefer the aesthetic and realistic style, and I will continue to develop in this direction for a period of time in the future. As for whether the style will change, I can only follow nature up.

 

 

Do you have any artistic goals for the future that you would like to share?

I will create more works in the future. Before, I wasted a lot of creative time due to the trivial things in my life, plus my personal health. Now everything is slowly returning to the right track. I want to use this good opportunity to hurry up and create. Life is very simple now, it includes only painting and spending time with my family.

 

What do you consider the role of an artist today?

The role of an artist today is diverse and dynamic. Artists have the power to inspire and transform society through their creative endeavors. They are able to question society and provide fresh perspectives on the world we live in.