Guigen Zha

Four Lotus, Original Painting

2023

Artist Comments
Artist Guigen Zha presents a quadriptych of pink lotuses in varying positions and stages of growth. He creates an eye-catching contrast by realistically painting the flowers over the abstract gradient background. Guigen collages the subject to perfectly integrate the three expressive painting techniques into the composition. "It can also be hung separately as four individual pictures of the lotus," says Guigen.

About the Artist
From cross-cultural life experiences, artist Guigen Zha presents conceptual compositions of traditional Chinese art imposed on contemporary elements. He seeks a balance of the harmonic and contradictory in each artwork—a synthesis of different artistic traditions. Guigen's creative passion led him to a fruitful career as an art teacher, animation artist, and graphic designer in Shenzhen and Shanghai. He migrated to the United States and finished his BFA at Missouri State University and his MFA at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Guigen bridges surrealism and postmodern art with still-life objects and their spatial relationships in the digital age. His recurring theme of eastern cultural relics brings honor to his deep connection to his heritage. "My work is a strong emotional expression of candor, belief, and hope," says Guigen. Working from his home studio, Guigen enjoys being in a state of tranquility where he can quietly contemplate. Aside from painting, he spends time writing poetry and bonding with his family—his pillar and strength. Guigen continues to work part-time as a graphic designer and art teacher.

Words that describe this painting: lotus, floral, cultural, flora, symbolic, mysterious, spatial, poetic, oilpaint, flowers, petals, plants, realism, quadriptych, mixed media, flora, realism, mixed media artwork, pink

Four Lotus
Guigen Zha
Oil paint, acrylic paint, canvas, and paper on Gessoed panel
Natural wood edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2023
12 in. h x 12 in. w x .75 in. d
1 lbs. 8 oz.