Artist: Hongxian Geng
Title: Paradise
Date: Contemporary
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 80 x 80 cm
Provenance: Private collection
Signature: Signed middle right
Condition Report: Excellent condition

Description:
A striking circular composition, "Paradise" by Hongxian Geng presents a surreal landscape where textured, jade-green rock formations contrast against a vibrant lime-green background. Atop one of these formations, a mother monkey tenderly cradles her young, evoking themes of protection, maternal care, and tranquility. The artist masterfully blends realism and abstraction, utilizing thick impasto to create depth and dimension, reminiscent of traditional Chinese scholar's rocks. The interplay of natural elements and vivid color creates a contemplative, dreamlike atmosphere, inviting the viewer to explore the delicate balance between nature and artistic interpretation.

About the Artist:
Born in 1979 in Dengfeng, Henan, Hongxian Geng is a contemporary Chinese artist known for his evocative oil paintings. A graduate of the Art College of Henan University, he has been actively involved in art education and has exhibited widely in provincial, municipal, and national exhibitions. Geng’s works frequently explore themes of nature, tradition, and surrealism, merging meticulous detail with expressive textures to create captivating visual narratives.