Trained in the practice of creating realistic art to highlight political and social issues, Hung Liu’s paintings were inspired by historical photographs. Her subjects ranged from traditional Chinese birds and flowers to marginalized figures such as refugees, laborers, and prisoners. Liu incorporated linseed oil washes and drips into her paintings to “preserve and destroy the image,” the way time erodes memory.
Source: Gail Severn Gallery
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