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Plum and peony flowers,
2023
John Black
Painting : acrylic, plastic
91 x 91 x 3 cm 35.8 x 35.8 x 1.2 inch
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91 x 91 x 3 cm 35.8 x 35.8 x 1.2 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Artwork location: United States
Diptych: Oil on canvas with laser-cut transparent acrylic overlay (Chinese characters)
In Plum and peony flowers, John Black confronts one of the world's most sensitive geopolitical tensions — the complex relationship between China and Taiwan — through the quiet, enduring symbolism of national flowers. Painted on two distinct canvases, the plum blossom (representing Taiwan) and the peony (symbol of mainland China) appear side by side, each occupying its own space, yet visually resonating through a shared palette and expressive linework.
The plum blossoms are rendered with graceful simplicity: delicate petals, subtle tonal variation, and an air of quiet resolve. In contrast, the peony blooms with flamboyant energy — layered, full-bodied, and almost explosive in its painterly complexity. The visual contrast reflects not only aesthetic differences, but deeper political, cultural, and historical narratives.
Across both panels, a transparent acrylic overlay features the Chinese characters 和平 ( — “peace"), laser-cut directly into the surface. These words hover lightly above the flowers, visible yet intangible — a conceptual bridge that does not force unity, but invites dialogue. The gesture of cutting through the acrylic instead of the canvas preserves the integrity of each painted nation, while still binding them within a shared aspiration.
Plum and peony flowers avoid didacticism, opting instead for nuance. It is a visual conversation in bloom — layered, fraught, and full of grace — where peace is not imposed, but imagined.
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John Black is a talented artist based in San Francisco, known for his contemporary oil paintings that incorporate plastic elements. Flowers always take center stage in his artworks, portraying a mesmerizing and colorful world. The artist fearlessly experiments with current themes, pushing the boundaries of traditional art. His series of paintings titled "Love" delves into different aspects of love, beautifully depicted through the symbolism of flowers.
His works attract the attention of viewers not only by their bright and modern aesthetics, but also by the deep symbolism embodied in each painting. Flowers, which become the main characters of his works, have a special magical meaning and convey different emotions and ideas. The "Love" series of paintings perfectly reflects the diverse aspects of this powerful feeling through the beauty and uniqueness of flowers. John Black, being a skillful experimenter, is not afraid to go beyond the boundaries of conventional art, and his work surprises and inspires viewers around the world.
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