This striking black-and-white artwork features a dramatic, abstract landscape composition. The dominant visual elements are bold, gestural brushstrokes that create a sense of depth and movement, evoking a rugged, mountainous terrain. The contrasting tones of light and shadow add to the atmospheric, almost mystical quality of the scene. The artwork appears to employ traditional East Asian ink painting techniques, with a focus on capturing the essence and energy of the natural world through a minimal, expressive approach. The overall style and composition suggest a contemplative, introspective perspective, hinting at the artist's intention to convey a deeper spiritual or philosophical resonance within the landscape depicted. ...
anusman (b. 1984) is an artist and illustrator. He is widely considered as the first comic theory scholar in China. He has published dozens of independent comic books, including the best-selling book Mr.Men, and contributed to several well-known magazines as a columnist. His works have been collected by various museums, such as Musée de la bande dessinée d'Angoulême (Paris).
His previous solo exhibitions include Xiong Yi, Tabula Rasa Gallery (Beijing, 2022); Market Street - anusman's One Year, Tabula Rasa Gallery (Beijing, 2019); Joy of Ink, WKLY (Shanghai, 2017) and Ignoramus, Tabula Rasa Gallery (Beijing, 2017).
website：http://www.anusman.net/ ...
Tabula Rasa Gallery is based in Beijing's 798 art district. Established in 2015, it aims to promote both Chinese and international contemporary artists through exhibitions, talks, research and publication. The gallery name is Latin for 'blank state'. In philosophical discourse, it refers to the idea that our knowledge comes from our experiences and education, all participants are born in a Tabula Rasa state. Tabula Rasa hopes that the exhibitions they present can subvert viewers’ preconceptions, creating conditions for fresh artistic experiments. ...
