I believe art reveals virtue
Mirror of Self: An Inquiry into Being 《自我之镜》
2023
acrylic and pastel on canvas
91.44cm x 91.44cm x 3.8 cm
In the Light of the Verdant Moonrise 《翠绿月升之光》
2023
acrylic and pastel on canvas
91.44cm x 91.44cm x 3.8 cm
Under the glow of a rising moon, the mountain landscape reveals its serene grandeur. Layers of soft greens and textured strokes reflect the harmonious rhythm of nature, where light and shadow intertwine to create balance and tranquility. Peaks bathed in lunar light capture the quiet majesty of nature’s enduring presence, offering a timeless moment of beauty.
在月光初升的映照下，山地景观展现出宁静而宏伟的气势。柔和的绿色层次与富有质感的笔触呈现了自然的和谐韵律，光与影的交织营造出平衡与安宁的氛围。沐浴在月光中的山峰静谧而庄严，展现了自然恒久的存在之美与永恒的瞬间。
The Sevenfold of Existence 《七界》
2023
acrylic and pastel on canvas
91.44cm x 91.44cm x 3.8 cm
A profound exploration of the cosmic forces that shape our universe, both seen and unseen. Vibrations, forms, equations, rules, laws, and light converge as expressions of unconditional love—the essence of the Creator. The composition reveals the deep interconnection of all existence, where every element resonates within the vast, intricate web of the cosmos, reflecting the unity and boundless possibilities of creation.
对塑造宇宙的力量进行深刻探索，这些力量既可见又不可见。振动、形态、公式、规则、法则与光交融，呈现出无条件之爱的表达——创造者的本质。画面展现了万物的深层联结，每一个元素都在浩瀚且精妙的宇宙网络中共鸣，反映了创造的统一性与无限可能性。
Dancing Through Life's Vibrant Spectrum 《生命的舞动光谱》
2023
acrylic and pastel on canvas
91.44cm x 91.44cm x 3.8 cm
A compelling exploration of personal growth and transformation, embodied in the harmonious interplay of purple and yellow hues. The calming pink backdrop contrasts with vibrant mountains, balancing serenity and dynamic energy to symbolize the dance of life’s forces. Moving clouds and shifting colors flow together, capturing life’s fluidity and change, and reflecting the journey of self-discovery.
探索个人成长与蜕变的历程，以紫色与黄色的和谐交织呈现。柔和的粉色背景与活力四射的山峦形成对比，平衡了宁静与动感的能量，象征着生命力量的舞动。流动的云朵与变幻的色彩交融，展现了生命的流动与变化，并映射出自我发现的旅程。
Cloud to Stream 《云化溪流》
2023
acrylic and pastel on canvas
91.44cm x 91.44cm x 3.8 cm
In 'Cloud to Stream', ethereal white transforms, cascading from cloud formations into flowing streams weaving through textured landscapes. This journey from vapor to tangible water mirrors life's continuous cycle – a graceful dance of change, renewal, and interconnectedness. Subtle blues and greys create a serene atmosphere, capturing the quiet beauty found in fluid transformation – the seamless flow from the transient to the tangible.
在《云化溪》中，飘渺的白色层层下落，从云团转变为流淌的溪水，蜿蜒穿梭于富有纹理的风景间。从水蒸气到有形之水的旅程映照着生命的持续循环——一场关于变化、更新与相互联结的优雅之舞。微妙的蓝与灰营造出一种宁静氛围，捕捉着流体转化中蕴含的静谧之美——从短暂到有形的无缝流动。
Abstract Symphony of Bamboo Forest 《竹林交响曲》
2023
acrylic and pastel on canvas
91.44cm x 91.44cm x 3.8 cm
The composition reflects the vibrant interplay of greens and golds, celebrating the abundance found within the bamboo forest. The graceful rise of bamboo stalks mirrors life’s quiet strength, where growth emerges through resilience and dedication. Layers of green flow seamlessly, symbolizing life’s evolving stages, while golden tones hint at the rewards of patience and care.
画面展现了绿色与金色的鲜明交织，颂扬了竹林中蕴藏的丰盈之美。竹竿优雅地向上生长，映射出生命中坚韧与奉献孕育出的力量。层叠的绿色象征着生命的不同阶段，而金色则寓意着耐心与用心所带来的丰厚回报。
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Formless Realm (Arūpadhātu) 《无形界》
2023
acrylic and pastel on canvas
91.44cm x 91.44cm x 3.8 cm
Subtle layers of translucent grays dissolve into a vast black background. Scattered symbols and enigmatic markings drift across the canvas, suggesting unseen energies and connections that extend beyond physical existence. Inspired by the Buddhist concept of Arūpadhātu, the formless realm, it portrays the dissolution of form into the essence of being, revealing the boundless possibilities beyond the material world.
层叠的半透明灰色融入深邃的黑色背景，散落的符号与隐秘的标记浮现在画布上，暗示着超越物质存在的无形能量与联结。以佛教的无色界（Arūpadhātu）为灵感，作品呈现了形式消融为存在本质的过程，揭示了超越物质世界的无限可能性。
Kaleidoscopic Symphony: Collective in Diversity 《万花筒交响曲》
2023
acrylic and pastel on canvas
91.44cm x 91.44cm x 3.8 cm
Colors intertwine like a flowing melody, forming a kaleidoscopic vision where each hue is distinct yet seamlessly connected. The vibrant layers reflect the diversity of life, where individuality and unity coexist without contradiction. This artwork reveals the quiet strength in differences, forming a shared rhythm that speaks of harmony within diversity.
色彩如同流动的旋律交织在一起，万花筒般的画面中每一种色彩都独特却自然相连。鲜艳的层次展现了生命的多样性，个体与整体在共存中无须对立。作品揭示了差异中的力量，共同编织出多元和谐的节奏。
Breaths and Beholds 《呼吸与凝视》
2023
acrylic and pastel on canvas
76.2cm x 101.6cm x 3.8 cm
Delicate pairs of eyes emerge across the canvas, each one a silent observer of the world’s infinite layers. The interplay of vivid gold, whites, and deep blacks evokes the senses that connect us to the world—sight, speech, and breath. This rhythmic composition captures the essence of perception, tracing the unspoken dialogue between the seen and the felt, and the profound connection between existence and awareness.
画布上浮现出一双双细腻的眼睛，每一双都如无声的观察者，凝视着世界的无限层次。鲜亮的金色、纯净的白色与深邃的黑色相互交织，唤起了连接我们与世界的感官——视觉、言语与呼吸。这富有节奏感的构图捕捉了感知的本质，勾勒出可见与感知之间的无声对话，以及存在与觉知之间的深刻联结。
The Illusion of Controlling Life's Maze 《掌控幻象迷宫》
2023
acrylic and pastel on canvas
91.44cm x 91.44cm x 3.8 cm
A vivid maze of interwoven lines sprawls across a luminous yellow background, where fiery orange bursts through the center like a pulse of raw energy. The rigid geometric framework attempts to confine the flowing colors, reflecting the multifaceted tension and contradiction between order and spontaneity, logic and emotion. Dripping blues and reds traverse the canvas, blurring boundaries and evoking passion, conflict, and the fragile balance of control.
画布上鲜明的迷宫线条交织在耀眼的黄色背景上，炽热的橙色从中心迸发，犹如生命的能量脉动。刚硬的几何框架试图束缚流动的色彩，却映射出秩序与自发性、逻辑与情感之间的多面性与矛盾。蓝色与红色的线条沿画布滴落，模糊了边界，唤起了激情、冲突，以及控制的脆弱平衡。
Unearth 《掘 。藏》
2024
acrylic and pastel on canvas
91.44cm x 91.44cm x 3.8 cm
An abstract exploration into the quiet depths of a lotus lake. Earthy tones and rich textures uncover the vital, unseen elements nurturing life beneath the surface. Deep greens, warm browns, and touches of gold highlight the patient strength of soil, root, and leaf, celebrating the precious substances they hold hidden within. Each stroke reveals how these unseen forces are essential in cultivating the radiant beauty of the lotus seen above, echoing the profound treasures found by digging into life's concealed layers.
这是一幅对荷塘静谧深处隐藏世界的抽象探索。土色调与丰富纹理揭示了表面下滋养生命的、至关重要且无形的元素。深绿、暖棕和点点金色突显了泥土、根与叶的耐心力量，赞颂它们隐藏的宝贵物质。每一笔都展现这些无形力量如何孕育地表可见的荷花绚烂之美，呼应着通过挖掘生命隐匿层次所发现的深刻宝藏。
The Six Abundant Offerings of Life 《六大丰盈馈赠》
2023
acrylic and pastel on canvas
76 cm x 76 cm x 3.8 cm
A purple figure stretches in mid-motion, reaching toward scattered golden forms—coins, spiked stars, and droplets—each representing life’s gifts. The movement flows like a dance, embracing health, wisdom, love, inner peace, freedom, and creativity. The interplay of bold strokes and radiant colors speaks to the energy and generosity of life. It reflects the beauty of receiving and appreciating the abundant offerings that surround us, reminding us to move forward with openness and gratitude.
一个紫色身影在运动中舒展，伸向散落的金色形状——金币、尖刺星与水滴，象征着生命的馈赠：健康、智慧、爱、内心的平和、自由与创造力。大胆的笔触与耀眼的色彩交织，传递出生命的能量与慷慨。画作展现了接受与珍视周围丰盛礼物的美好，提醒我们以开放与感恩的态度继续前行。
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The Dance of Me 《我之舞动》
2023
acrylic and pastel on canvas
76 cm x 76 cm x 3.8 cm
A ‘me’ dancing through the drama of life. Expressive lines flow across the canvas, reflecting the motion of life experiences and emotions. Amidst the movement, an overlayering presence of ‘me’ is maintained—a dance of being, coordinating the soul while holding onto the essence of self.
“我”在生命的戏剧中舞动。画布上的流动线条展现了生活经历与情感的律动。在这片律动之中，一个笼罩的“我”始终存在——这是一场存在的舞蹈，协调灵魂的步伐，同时紧握自我的本质。
Spiral of Vitality 《生命轨迹》
2023
acrylic and pastel on canvas
76 cm x 76 cm x 3.8 cm
Set against a deep black backdrop, a glowing spiral pulses with the rhythm of breath, a metaphor for the trace of life—a journey. The spiral embodies a delicate balance between presence and impermanence. The stark contrast of light and dark reflects the transient nature of existence, offering a quiet reminder of the preciousness of each moment.
深黑色背景上，一个发光的螺旋随着呼吸的节奏脉动，隐喻着生命的轨迹——一场旅程。螺旋展现了存在与无常之间的微妙平衡。光与暗的鲜明对比映射出生命的短暂本质，静静提醒着我们珍视每一个瞬间。
Clearing Horizons 《显现地平线》
2023
acrylic and pastel on canvas
76 cm x 76 cm x 3.8 cm
The journey through a bamboo forest unfolds in layers, each bamboo standing as a moment in life’s passage. As the dense forest gives way, glimpses of sunlight and distant mountains emerge, hinting at clarity beyond the undergrowth. The composition reflects the transitions in life—the moments when challenges soften, revealing open horizons. It is a quiet reminder that amidst the complexities, a new beginning always awaits.
穿越竹林的旅程逐层展开，每一根竹子象征着生命中的一个瞬间。茂密的林间逐渐散开，阳光洒下，远山隐现，透露出灌木丛后的明朗。反映了人生的过渡——那些挑战减弱，开阔地平线显现的时刻。它静静提醒我们，在复杂之中，总有新的起点在等待着我们。
Unified Fragments 《统一的碎片》
2023
acrylic and pastel on canvas
76 cm x 76 cm x 3.8 cm
At the center of the canvas, a rooted tree extends its branches into the shape of a peace symbol. Translucent glass fragments, each shaped like a box, overlap this symbol. While these fragments hold distinct ideas and perspectives, their transparency reveals a shared connection beneath, emphasizing unity within diversity.
画布中央，一棵扎根的树将枝条延展成和平的象征。透明的玻璃碎片覆盖其上，每块玻璃形如方盒，承载着不同的想法与视角。它们的透明性展现了内在的关联，凸显了多样性中的统一。
Dreamscapes 《梦境》
2023
acrylic and pastel on canvas
76 cm x 76 cm x 3.8 cm
Dreamscapes unveils a spectral city, where multi-dimensional doors, winding staircases, and flowing rivers blend into an ethereal dance. The composition, framed like an old photo negative, mirrors the elusive nature of dreams and reflects the intricate pathways of the mind—choices made, journeys taken, and the fluidity of emotions.
《梦境》呈现了一座幽影般的城市，多维的门扉、蜿蜒的楼梯与流动的河流交织成飘渺的舞蹈。构图如同一张老式底片，映射出梦境的虚幻本质，同时反映了心灵复杂的路径——所做的选择、经历的旅程，以及情感的流动。
Echoes of the Midnight Tide 《午夜潮汐的回响》
2023
acrylic and pastel on canvas
76 cm x 76 cm x 3.8 cm
Echoes of the Midnight Tide captures the ocean’s relentless energy in monochrome, with shades of white depicting waves crashing against a rocky coastline. The textured, bubbly waves sharply contrast with the deep black of the midnight sea, expressing the echoing impact of life’s moments and memories.
《午夜潮汐的回响》以单色描绘了海洋的无尽能量，白色层次展现了拍击岩岸的浪潮。波涛的纹理与泡沫与午夜深海的黑色形成鲜明对比，传递出生命瞬间与记忆的深远回响。
The Collective Mind 《集体心灵》
2023
acrylic and pastel on canvas
76 cm x 76 cm x 3.8 cm
Thirty-three souls converge within a single figure, each expressing dynamic energy through fluid forms and shifting postures. Set against a vibrant backdrop of colorful auras, the artwork reflects the complexity of human consciousness—constantly evolving, interacting, and existing as a unified whole.
三十三个灵魂汇聚于一个形象中，通过流动的姿态和变幻的形态释放出动态能量。多彩光环构成的背景映射了人类意识的复杂性——不断演变、交互，并作为一个整体存在。
Simplicity Bound of Love 《简约之爱》
2024
acrylic and pastel on canvas
three canvasses, each 61 cm x 76 cm x 3.8 cm
Three canvases come together to portray a minimalist yet powerful scene. Expressive black strokes on a white background depict a young woman and a little girl—her inner child—embraced at the center. The left and right panels suggest arm-like forms encircling them in a protective and nurturing embrace. The composition reflects the purity of connection, where love bridges the self and the inner child. Simple in its form yet boundless in essence, the artwork speaks to the strength and shelter found in care, offering a quiet reminder of the deep bonds that shape us.
三幅画布共同呈现了一个极简却富有力量的场景。中央画面上，黑色线条在白色背景上勾勒出一位年轻女子与一个小女孩——她的内在小孩，被温柔环抱的画面。左右画布的线条如手臂般将她们包围，展现了保护与滋养的力量。构图展现了连接的纯粹力量，爱在形式上虽简约，却无边无际。作品传递出关爱中的力量与庇护，静静提醒我们深厚情感与内在联系的本质。
I believe art reveals virtue
RichardLeow
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