Yu Nancheng's painting presents a starkly symbolic scene, evoking the historical grandeur of Tiananmen Square. A solitary Tai Chi master, rendered with delicate impasto, stands against a vast, regimented formation of crimson, textured Tai Chi practitioners, creating a striking contrast. The synchronized movements of the crimson figures, set against the muted grey backdrop, create a sense of tension and unease. A distant building with a flag, echoing Tiananmen Square's iconic architecture, looms on the horizon, symbolizing authority. This dynamic composition explores the individual's role within a powerful, collective practice.
He is known as Mr. Fish due to the resemblance of his family name to the word 'fish' in mandarin.
