Created By
Mediha Ting
Acrylic on canvas
Curator
Luke Chapman
In “Bean Flowers”, Mediha Ting crafts a visual dialogue that transcends time, invoking the spirit of Giuseppe Castiglione’s cross-cultural artistry while asserting her own contemporary voice. The golden outlines of the bean flowers are both precise and poetic, recalling Castiglione’s hybridized approach to botanical art. Yet Ting departs from the Qing courtly grandeur of Castiglione’s works, opting instead for an intimate meditation on growth, renewal, and cultural exchange. The dark, nebulous background suggests the vastness of history and the unknown spaces between traditions, while the luminous gold lines anchor us in the present moment. This work is a quiet yet profound exploration of how art can bridge temporal and cultural divides, offering viewers a contemplative space where past and present meet.
Mediha Ting’s “Bean Flowers (豆花)" features an intricate golden rendering of bean flowers and foliage, delicately etched against a dark, textured background. The composition juxtaposes the botanical precision of the plant forms with an abstract, almost cosmic backdrop, creating a sense of timelessness and ethereal beauty. The gold lines shimmer with a quiet luminosity, evoking both traditional Chinese ink painting and the gilded elegance of Western religious iconography.
Created By
Mediha Ting
26 x 45 cm | 10 x 18 in
2022
