Artwork Description

Title:Figure

Artist
Lv Jiang

Date
2015

Medium:
Ink and watercolor on paper

Dimensions
70 x 47 cm (27.6 x 18.5 in)

1. Artwork Identification
This vibrant and sensually stylized work, Figure, by Lv Jiang captures a confident young woman standing amid an exuberant floral setting. With her gaze fixed directly on the viewer and one eye winking, the subject exudes a knowing charm. Her form is enveloped in bright washes of watercolor, framed by lush, oversized blossoms rendered in swirling patterns and dense color, heightening the visual richness of the scene.

2. Artistic Style and Influences
Lv Jiang’s distinctive approach combines the precision of traditional Chinese ink techniques with contemporary figurative aesthetics. His figures, often drawn with exaggerated features and saturated palettes, echo elements of manga, pin-up art, and decorative folk motifs. The overall effect is at once playful and provocative, echoing both modern youth culture and classical stylization. The confident pose, floral tattoo, and patterned backdrop reflect a pop-inflected sensibility rooted in fine brushwork.

3. Historical Context
Created in 2015, this piece exemplifies Lv Jiang’s mature phase, where his mastery of media intersects with a bold exploration of gender, fantasy, and self-expression. It emerges from a post-2000s Chinese art scene that increasingly embraced individualism and narrative figuration, particularly in response to global pop art currents and evolving social norms around femininity and identity.

4. Provenance
Provenance documentation can be provided upon contact.

5. Condition and Conservation
The artwork is in very good condition. Paper is structurally sound, pigments are stable and vibrant, and no visible blemishes or discoloration are present. A professionally handled piece, suitable for framing and display in a contemporary or eclectic collection.

6. Artistic Significance
Lv Jiang is a celebrated professor at Nanjing Art College and a widely exhibited member of both the Jiangsu Artists and Writers Associations. His works are praised for their originality, blending traditional Chinese Medium: s with daring subject matter. Figure exemplifies his ability to bridge whimsy and technical mastery, resulting in compositions that challenge conventional beauty while celebrating individuality and expression.