Dunhuang - Dreams of Yumen Pass II
Dunhuang - Dreams of Yumen Pass II
Travel through time and reflect on your own journey
Art Inspiration: Yumen Pass, the traces left by human beings in the long river of history, a kind of cognition and thinking about human history, present and future.
Size: 130 cm x 122 cm x 3 cm
Material: Oil paints, handmade artist's canvas
Creation Year: 2022
Framing: Stretched on wood bars on the back (ready to hang)
Xu Bin's original oil painting, "Dunhuang - Dreams of Yumen Pass II," is a captivating and thought-provoking work of art that transports the viewer to a bygone era. The painting showcases the historical site of Yumen Pass, with a small earthen city building remaining as a poignant reminder of the pass's past prosperity and glory. The painting's use of color, light, and symbolism is evocative, and the small boat emitting a beam of strong light in the foreground invites the viewer to contemplate both the rich history of Dunhuang and their own personal journey through life. With its emphasis on the enduring nature of human civilization and the importance of self-reflection, "Dunhuang - Dreams of Yumen Pass II" is a powerful tribute to the complexities of the human experience that will leave a lasting impression on all who see it.