Siyuan Ma

Watercolor Impressions of Chinese Architecture 14, Original Painting

2023

Artist Comments
Artist Siyuan Ma shares a view of the Hanging Temple, a famous cultural landmark in China. Its Chinese name takes the character "Xuan" from Chinese Taoism and "Kong" from Buddhism. "It was later renamed the Hanging Temple because the whole temple is hanging on a cliff," says Siyuan. "In Chinese, Xuan and Hanging sound the same, hence the name." He beautifully captures the distinctive architecture renowned for its precariousness and steepness.

About the Artist
Artist Siyuan Ma creates tranquil impressionist watercolors of cultural architecture and landscapes. His integration of stains and marks left by flowing water-based pigments recall the gentle and light feeling of Chinese freehand ink painting. “Beautiful scenery is not necessarily far away. It is often around you, waiting to be discovered,” says Siyuan. Bright hues freely dance with gentle nuances, expressing a sense of stillness and peace. He carefully explores light and color and applies various contemporary painting techniques as he continuously expands the edge of painting media—turning a plain surface into a poetic space full of emotion. He creates art that is not only limited to visual aspects but also deeply meaningful. Born in Tianjin, China, Siyuan finished a bachelor’s degree from the Central Academy of Fine Arts in 2011. Now living in Los Angeles, Siyuan converted his living room into his home studio, which he keeps clean and tidy. His creative process is deeply rooted in where he lives and draws inspiration from my surroundings. As he continues to pursue his creative passion, Siyuan takes on part-time jobs, which allows him to earn a living while still pursuing his artistic dreams.

Words that describe this painting: watercolor, architecture, Chinese style, ancient Chinese technique, oriental, Asian, Asia, traditional, paper, impressionism, small, culture, China, history, landmark, paper, building, temple, worship, religion, facade, travel, cliff, architecture, impressionism, watercolor painting, grey

Watercolor Impressions of Chinese Architecture 14
Siyuan Ma
Watercolor painting on paper
Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2023
9.3 in. h x 14 in. w
0 lbs. 4 oz.