Certificate
M2023OOC000586PA
Introduction
Li Jianyi's "Herd of Cattle" creates a heavy and profound spatial atmosphere through thick brushstrokes. The artist simplifies the image of the cows into sculptural geometric forms, emphasizing the close gathering of the animals while imparting a strong sense of dynamism to the composition. The blended dim and earthy tones present a visual tension that coexists with calmness and oppression, prompting the viewer to reflect on the condition of life. The expressions and postures of the cattle in the artwork are ambiguous and subtle, cleverly metaphorizing the complex interactions and survival patterns between the individual and the collective in human society, revealing both interdependence and estrangement.