Laura (Yi Zhen) ChenPlantation House, Original Painting2018
2018
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Artist Comments
Laura remarks of her attraction to this scene, "the color of this remarkably well preserved house, the rich history behind it. How the light reveals the underlining structure and its architectural style, the symmetry and boxiness of it."
About the Artist
Laura begins the painting process by taking multiple photographs, which she then combines and sketches into one composition. She takes a spontaneous approach to color, and often finds that her final paintings are quite different than her original intentions. As such, her color palette is vibrant and at times unexpected. Laura’s artwork is executed with stylized modernism, featuring heavy outlines and dramatic shadows. Much of her subject matter is architectural. “I especially like historical buildings in my area,” says Laura. “I am fascinated by the geometric shapes of the old buildings, their varieties and repetitions, their dramatic color contrast. To me, their simple structures have personality and dignity.” Laura works best when her studio is clean and well organized, and finds inspiration in the “miles of good paintings” hanging in the world’s great museums.
Words that describe this painting: old house, impressionism, architecture, historical, plantation house, architecture, representational, acrylic painting, yellow
Plantation House
Laura (Yi Zhen) Chen
Acrylic painting on stretched linen
Finished white edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2018
18 in. h x 24 in. w x .75 in. d
0 lbs. 12 oz.
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- Creation Year:2018
- Dimensions:Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
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- Condition:Plantation House. Laura (Yi Zhen) Chen. Acrylic painting on stretched linen. Finished white edges. Ready to hang. One-of-a-kind. Signed on front and back.
- Gallery Location:San Francisco, CA
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