Lo, Chan Peng 羅 展鵬

Detailed and Hyper Realistic Paintings

Lo Chang Peng is a contemporary artist who has been exploring themes of identity, culture, politics, and the inner world through a variety of series over the years. His early works, such as the "Strawberry Generation" and "Ashen Face" series, deal with the confusion and insecurity of his generation in relation to these themes.

The "Strawberry Generation" series, which was created around 2010, focuses on the understanding of one's nationality, the political environment, and one's own culture. It is a reflection of the artist's generation's desire to establish their own cultural uniqueness, despite feeling that there is nothing distinguishing about it. The later "Strawberry Generation – The Night Marching" series explores the psychological side of this particular generation and their uneasiness towards society and politics.

The "Ashen Face" series, which was created around the same time, not only speaks of one's confusion over nationalism, culture, and politics but also the disorderly border between one's mind and the gateway to the world. The paintings in this series build towards this direction, with shared feelings about the generation and the desire to clarify one's inner world among chaos. Such feelings are no longer hidden, and if one were to review the year 2019 from the future, it would undoubtedly be agreed that it is a low point for a generation, or even say that it is a time of anxiety and wanton.

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Skrik, Oil on canvas, 68cm d. 2019

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Syrian Boy, Oil on canvas, 91x72.5cm, 2019

After "Ashen Face" and years of exploration, Lo Chang Peng has found four new categories that he is keen to explore: "Female Portraits," "Lumière," "Syrian Children," and "Historic Figures." These new works are no longer the reiteration of one's inner insecurity and confusion, as the artist has become more interested in the study of faith, death, and life, pain, love, consciousness, wisdom, and representations of the new generation.

The "Female Portraits" series, as an extension to "Ashen Face," explores the purest elements of the female form, with plants, mist, and an air of haziness. The uncertainty and holiness of life are beautiful, yet it does not indicate that fate is without danger.

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The Breeze from the other shore
Oil on canvas, 91X116cm 2019

The "Lumière" series, on the other hand, maintains a pure, solemn, somber, and tranquil air, which are the languages of god, all else is a poor translation. The inspiration for this painting came from a wall in the artist's studio in Sanzhi. He was going through a major change in life and for a period of three months, he did nothing but read in front of this wall. The wall became a source of inspiration for the artist, as he was inspired by a sense of holiness from this everyday scene, as if anyone who immerses oneself in this infinite love between the wall and himself would be enlightened.

The "Syrian Children" series was inspired by a heart-breaking international report on Syrian Children in 2016. The artist came to the conclusion that any significant experiences one goes through would remain in one's eyes, in a manner of some kind of sparkle, but is exceptionally dark at the same time. He believes that one's soul would shine in certain circumstances, and in that light, that spark he wants to capture. Many things are based on fictions, such as the concept of a nation, money, and religion, or one could say that we are all living and busing ourselves in this world for unrealistic goals. However, the plight of Syrian Children is a reality that cannot be ignored, and the artist's series aims to capture the humanity and resilience in the face of such tragedy.

Finally, the "Historical Figures" series is an exploration of the lives and legacies of significant figures in history. Through his paintings, the artist aims to capture the essence of these figures and their impact on the world.


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Dim Shadows, 145X145cm, Oil on canvas, 2017

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Red Boy from Syria 91X72.5cm Oil on canvas 2018

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Portrait of Dr Chen, Oil on canvas, 117x80cm 2019

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Karl Marx, 41x31.5cm, Oil on canvas, 2019

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He said it has been finished, 162x130cm, oil on canvas, 2018

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Journal of Strawberry Generation24, 91.0×72.5cm, oil on canvas, 2009

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