Maroon Hugger reveals a sense of danger in contrast to the lightness of Dance of Trees. LU Song attempts to hint at the harsh laws of nature by drawing the...
Maroon Hugger reveals a sense of danger in contrast to the lightness of Dance of Trees. LU Song attempts to hint at the harsh laws of nature by drawing the flytrap. I say "hint" because LU Song's technique of drawing the flytrap is very literal; the combination of eyelash-like lines has a feminine elegance, but the lines' power and stance also make a strong statement. The stylized design makes it challenging for the viewer to quickly recognise the flytrap image, yet it is simple to understand the emotion it conveys. Red hues with varying warm and cool undertones overlap each other on the screen; before they meet, they have been mixed and thinned to differing transparency. Consequently, certain areas of the colour have a unique haziness and lightness. The cautionary connotation of the colour red adds to the tension created by this emotion.
Unquestionably, the flytrap is a secretive topic for painting. The edges of its leaves extend regular soft spines in the form of eyelashes. Its short-term memory can last for approximately 30 seconds. If an insect taps on its stinging hairs, the flytrap will not respond right away; however, if the insect touches it again within 30 seconds, the flytrap will close its blades and kill its prey. This is why it is also known as the "Venus Flytrap". Natural selection and the survival of the fittest are reflected in its short memory and the certain end of its prey. Since mimicry and camouflage are common in nature, the flytrap's colours and patterns both draw in their victims and pique their curiosity. Peril and desire are akin to opposing sides of one coin. There are always unknown risks involved with living a life driven by desires. This series of works specifically conveys the idea that life finds inspiration in the facts and laws of nature.