From Moment to Eternity: An Abstract Journey
Qu Qianmei + Jiang Miao
Amid the fast-paced rhythms of everyday life, there are moments when we pause and look beyond the limitations of human language, into a space where time seems to stretch infinitely. It is in these moments that the works of two extraordinary artists, Qu Qianmei and Jiang Miao, invite us into their abstract universes. Their creations embrace us like the deep breath of nature, gently guiding us on a journey from the present to the eternal.
Qu Qianmei’s art speaks in the soft, silent whispers of the earth, while the sky echoes her inner thoughts. With the use of mineral pigments, stones, and lacquer, her works build layers, carving out images that capture the essence of nature. Each layer of color, every brushstroke, becomes a hymn to the boundless beauty of the natural world. On her canvas, the raw textures of mineral pigments blend with the smooth, reflective surfaces of lacquer, evoking the sounds of the earth's breath and the reverberations of the heavens. Through repetitive polishing and layering, Qu forms a rich texture that seems soaked in time and land, flowing with the grandeur and timelessness of nature. Although abstract, every layer carries her deep reverence for and emotional connection to nature, blending her inner feelings with the landscapes she creates in silent harmony. Each stroke, each layer, each polish is a dialogue between her spirit and the earth, inviting the viewer to step into the vastness of the natural world.
Jiang Miao’s creations flow like a river of time, silently but powerfully churning beneath the surface. Her abstract acrylic works are built up layer by layer, capturing the emotional impressions of each day, like rain gently seeping into the soil, nurturing seeds of feeling through the passing of day and night. She instinctively applies color, only to cover it with new emotional layers the next day. Beneath the layers of vibrant abstraction, memories lie buried, waiting for the soft touch of a sculpting knife to bring them to life. Jiang’s works resonate with the rhythms of life’s cycles, with swirling energies that mirror the pulse of existence. The blending of opposites – light and dark, calm and chaos – creates a conversation between time and space. As the artist carves into the surface, her tools act like poetic verses, peeling away layers to reveal the emotional torrents beneath. Her works are a reflection of a deep gaze into the past and an inquiry into the future.
“From Moment to Eternity: An Abstract Journey” leads us through the flow of time and the swirling currents of emotion. The works of Qu Qianmei and Jiang Miao stand as poetic bridges between the fleeting moments of daily life and the infinite depths of eternity. Their art awakens deep resonances within us, inviting us to contemplate the profound beauty and endless possibilities of the natural world and human emotion. In this journey, we are encouraged to pause, to reflect, and to immerse ourselves in the timeless, abstract beauty they present.
