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Experiments with Screen Printing and Acrylic

Recently, I have been experimenting with new techniques in my painting practice, particularly by combining screen printing with acrylic painting. My goal is to explore how these two approaches can interact within the same work. For this experiment, I created a portrait of Chinese actor Ge You. In this piece, the face was produced using a screen-printing frame, but instead of traditional screen-printing ink, I used regular acrylic paint. The rest of the painting was then developed directly with acrylic, using brushwork and layered textures. This work is part of a broader series of technical experiments. Before achieving this result, I produced several attempts that were not successful. Screen printing may appear simple, but in practice it can be quite challenging to obtain a precise and satisfying result.

2026 - A new direction

Since the beginning of 2026, my painting practice has entered a new phase of experimentation.

I recently started working more extensively with acrylic paint, which has significantly influenced the way I approach color and brushwork. This change of medium has led me to explore different kinds of brushstrokes, often using simple or inexpensive brushes to experiment with texture and gesture.

Color has also become more present in my paintings. I find myself using brighter and more vivid tones, something that was less common in my earlier work.

At this stage, this body of work can be seen as an ongoing exploration. I am testing new possibilities in terms of color, movement, and surface, trying to better understand how these elements can shape the direction of my painting.

It is still a moment of transition, but an important one in the development of my practice.

Solo Painting Exhibition — Guangzhou

It was a great experience to present my first solo painting exhibition in Guangzhou.

The exhibition took place at Blessing Road, in a beautiful apartment located in the city center. The space had a very typical Cantonese architecture, which created a unique atmosphere for showing the paintings.

Many people came to visit the exhibition, and it was a pleasure to meet new faces, have interesting conversations, and share my work with them. The discussions and the feedback made the event especially meaningful.

I would like to sincerely thank Blessing Road for the opportunity and for hosting this exhibition.

A special thanks as well to Zekang (泽康) for the support and help in making this exhibition possible.

It was a wonderful experience, and I’m very grateful to everyone who came to visit.

广州国际艺术周 Guangzhou Art Week

Just participated in 广州国际艺术周 (Guangzhou Art Week) and it was such a great experience. It was my first time taking part in this event, and I’m really grateful for the opportunity.

I met so many talented artists, curators, and art lovers from different places, had inspiring conversations, and discovered a lot of amazing work. Events like this really remind me how powerful it is when the art community comes together.

Thankful for everyone I met and the connections made. Looking forward to the next one. 🎨