Created By
Ka Fai Fung
Watercolor on paper
Curator
Luke Chapman
This contemplation of David under moonlight speaks to the timeless dialogue between contemporary artists and the masters who preceded them. The technical execution is particularly noteworthy - the way the artist has used negative space and the natural properties of watercolor to capture the dimensional qualities of marble. The choice to present this familiar figure against a deep night sky transforms our understanding of the sculpture, suggesting both permanence and transience. It's a sophisticated meditation on how historical works continue to inspire new interpretations, particularly compelling as it emerges from the artist's time in Florence, where past and present continuously converse.
A watercolor study of Michelangelo's David, rendered in a striking nocturnal palette. The iconic statue emerges from a deep indigo background in luminous whites and grays, capturing the marble's characteristic glow. The piece demonstrates remarkable control of the watercolor medium, particularly in the handling of light and shadow across the sculptural form. The artist has dated the work 2024, suggesting a contemporary interpretation of this Renaissance masterpiece.
Created By
Ka Fai Fung
Wrapped In Bubble Wrap Layers
30 x 40 cm | 12 x 16 in
2024
