The works of Yafeng Duan emerge from the harmonious interweaving of art and nature, a connection that transcends mere observation of the surrounding environment. Yafeng Duan’s artistic vision has been shaped by her father, Duan Xinran – a prominent figure in traditional Chinese ink painting – and their shared experiences in nature. Together, they spent countless hours immersed in natural settings, where Yafeng learned to draw by translating the landscape before her eyes onto paper.

Yafeng’s abstract artworks are a fusion of vibrant forms and colours, juxtaposed with the pure white of the untouched canvas. The artist creates a space that invites free interpretations, a place open to the observer’s imagination. The intuitive yet controlled application of color reflects the dynamic interaction among elements, a visual choreography that develops spontaneously, without preliminary sketches.

The title of the exhibition, Lucid, not only alludes to the visible pictorial effect on the canvas but also signifies a mental state of clarity, essential for the artist to produce her art. This refers to the Chinese concept of Qi, which permeates the art of Yafeng. Qi is understood as a meditative practice, serving as a tool to expand pictorial spaces and a mental guide in the creative process.

Yafeng Duan’s art is also a reflection on humanity, our souls, and, especially, nature. The latter serves as a source of inspiration and necessary information, giving life to dynamic paintings where brushstrokes are infused with emotions.
Lucid is not merely an artistic experience, but it is an invitation to immerse yourself in a world where mental clarity becomes a form of art, ready to unveil the beauty of creative thought.

段亚峰的作品源于艺术与自然的和谐交织，这种交织超越了对自然的单纯观察与复述。段亚峰的父亲段忻然是中国传统水墨画的杰出人物，与父亲在大自然中的经历与体验开阔了段亚峰的艺术视野。在他们于山野间一同度过的那些时光中，儿时的段亚峰学着父亲的样子用画笔捕捉眼前的风景，从这里她走上了绘画的道路。

段亚峰的抽象绘画中形状与鲜活的色彩相互融合，在纯白的画布上形成了一种场域。这是一种没有初步草图的、自发形成的视觉构建。艺术家创造了一个允许自由诠释的空间，一个观者可以用想象力尽情探索的地方。

展览的标题Lucid（朗曜）不仅指画布上明晰的图像，也暗指一种明朗的精神状态。她着迷于在近似于冥想的状态下作画。色彩与笔触在画布上游走，而她则专注于这场绘画过程中的语言的对话。

段亚峰的艺术是对人与自然之间微妙的共振和潜藏在自然表象之下的真实的探讨。自然是灵感的源泉，也是绘画的起点，对自然的观察与体验始终是段亚峰创作的推动力。Lucid（朗曜）不仅是一场艺术体验，也是一份邀请，让我们通过亚峰的绘画进入这个语言难以企及的精神世界，用视觉打开思考的新维度。