Artwork Description

Title: One of the Dream Journeys (Frame 3)
Artist: Xinlin Jiang
Date: 2015
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 51.2 x 43.5 in (130 x 110.5 cm)

1. Artwork Identification
One of the Dream Journeys (Frame 3) presents a haunting scene of infant-like figures immersed within prismatic, crystalline chambers. A childlike figure perches above, while others appear trapped, reaching, or crouching within angled glass-like enclosures, adding layers of emotional depth and ambiguity to the composition.

2. Artistic Style and Influences
In this third frame, Jiang furthers his surreal and psychologically charged aesthetic. His use of soft gradients and fractured geometries reinforces the sensation of a psychic labyrinth. The glass prisms distort light and form, recalling both Cubist decomposition and the metaphysical isolation of de Chirico’s figures, all rendered through Jiang’s ethereal and painterly technique.

3. Historical Context
Created in 2015 as part of Jiang's Dream Journey series, this painting continues the artist’s exploration of confinement, emergence, and inner struggle. The narrative arc across the series suggests a gradual spiritual and emotional metamorphosis, inviting contemplation on the human condition through dream logic and allegory.

4. Provenance
Provenance documentation can be provided upon contact.

5. Condition and Conservation
The artwork is in very good condition. The canvas shows no signs of damage or restoration, and the surface paint layer remains intact, with excellent color retention and texture.

6. Artistic Significance
This work captures a pivotal emotional register in Jiang’s Dream Journey cycle. Through evocative lighting and spatial disorientation, the piece underscores themes of vulnerability, separation, and the search for transcendence. As part of a cohesive visual narrative, Frame 3 deepens the conceptual resonance of the series and stands as a testament to Jiang Xinlin’s poetic vision and technical command.