Talking Colour/ Talking Pattern – Yuan Liu
Reflection
In this unit, I made a lot of paintings related to nature. I really enjoyed exploring things like trees, mountains, flowers, and animals through my work. However, when I put all my pieces together, I noticed that many of them looked quite similar. They had the same kind of feeling and color palette, and I realized that I focused on nature in a very limited way. This made me think about how I could make my future projects more varied and interesting.
For my next project, I plan to do more research before I start painting. I want to look at different subjects, not just nature, and try to find new ideas that inspire me. I also hope to experiment with different materials and techniques so that my artworks can have more diversity and energy. By doing this, I think I can make my work feel more unique and personal.
Overall, this unit helped me understand the importance of variety in art. Even though I’m happy with what I created, I want to keep challenging myself to explore new directions and think more deeply about my themes. I believe this will help me grow and make my future artworks more creative and meaningful.
8th November 2025 @ 7:17 pm
I really love how your “Talking Color” and “Talking Pattern” projects feel connected to nature. The mix of purple, blue, and pink gives the tree painting a soft, dreamlike mood, while the yellow dots and red lines add warmth and movement. It feels like you’re painting how nature feels, not just how it looks, which makes the work emotional and alive.
I also like the second piece with the grey and green bases — the cut-out shapes, black dots, and star details make the surface feel layered and mysterious. The ladder-like yellow decorations are a nice touch too; they add a sense of curiosity and playfulness.
I understand what you said about your works feeling a bit similar in tone. Maybe you could try exploring nature from a different angle — like focusing on decay, texture, or unexpected color combinations. Nature isn’t always calm or beautiful; sometimes it’s wild, strange, even uncomfortable. That contrast might make your future works feel even more powerful and diverse. Overall, your pieces already show sensitivity and a strong visual language, and I’m excited to see how you’ll keep evolving.
——Selina Gao