Talking Colour / Talking Pattern – Haohan Yang
Talking Colour
During a group activity, my teammates and I visited London Bridge and Borough Market. Among all the places we explored, Southwark Cathedral left the deepest impression on me. Inside the cathedral, the intricate sculptures and vividly themed stained-glass windows created an atmosphere that was both solemn and dreamlike. I was particularly drawn to a wall hanging made from various materials that resembled a map. Inspired by its texture and structure, I recreated part of it in my own way to explore the relationship between materials and imagery.
Later, I came across the works of Stefan Gross online and was deeply inspired by his approach to material experimentation. He developed a unique medium called “Oil Plastic” to create vibrant and dynamic sculptures. Influenced by his bold use of color and innovative spirit, I painted my own piece based on one of his works, using multiple pigments to reinterpret his ideas in a two-dimensional form.
Throughout these stages of exploration, my focus gradually shifted toward the forms of plants and tree trunks. I transformed the originally monochromatic trunks into colorful, flower-like forms that express vitality and diversity—blending the boundaries between nature and imagination.
In addition, I visited The National Gallery, where I was captivated by the architectural structure and interior design. The interplay of arches, light, and color in the domed ceiling inspired me to create a painting based on one of its grand halls, interpreting its rhythm and spatial harmony through my own artistic perspective.
Talking Pattern
In this unit, I focused on the intricate details of plant leaves, petals, and veins. By magnifying these elements, I extracted unique shapes and textures, then merged them with geometric forms inspired by Tomas Saraceno’s works to explore the balance between nature and structure. The color palette was drawn from photographs of plants I took myself, allowing the work to maintain a subtle dialogue and continuity with nature.
10th November 2025 @ 6:32 am
I really like your drawings — your sense of color is amazing! The color combinations are very strong and eye-catching, and I think the contrast you created makes the work feel really alive. Your drawing skills are also very good; I can see that you have a steady hand and a clear idea of what you want to express. The overall compositions are clean, confident, and very pleasant to look at.
If I had to give one suggestion, I’d say it would be nice to see you experiment a bit more with materials. Most of your drawings are done on plain white paper, so it might be interesting to try using different textures or backgrounds next time. For example, you could work on colored paper, transparent plastic, or even try some collage elements. That might help add more depth and layers to your work and make it look more experimental. But overall, I think your work already looks great — the colors really stand out and show your personal style!
10th November 2025 @ 6:37 am
I really like your drawings — your sense of color is amazing! The color combinations are very strong and eye-catching, and I think the contrast you created makes the work feel really alive. Your drawing skills are also very good; I can see that you have a steady hand and a clear idea of what you want to express. The overall compositions are clean, confident, and very pleasant to look at.
If I had to give one suggestion, I’d say it would be nice to see you experiment a bit more with materials. Most of your drawings are done on plain white paper, so it might be interesting to try using different textures or backgrounds next time. For example, you could work on colored paper, transparent plastic, or even try some collage elements. That might help add more depth and layers to your work and make it look more experimental. But overall, I think your work already looks great — the colors really stand out and show your personal style!