The Enchanting Cosmos of Keyang Wu, a Luminary in Contemporary Art

When litterateurs use magical brushstrokes to write the epic of the fate of the Eastern land, the artist Keyang Wu takes oil paints as a blade to break through the barrier between reality and fantasy on the canvas.This contemporary oil painter, known as the "soul catcher" in the international art world, constructs a unique Eastern magical aesthetic system with his own unique aesthetic experience and spiritual world.
Wu Keyang's works are rooted in Eastern philosophy. In comparison, the works of the Spanish surrealist painter Salvador Dalí, such as The Persistence of Memory, soften the highly realistic clocks and feature detailed ants to express a Freudian subconscious magical dream. European artists place more emphasis on the magical subversion of real-world logic. For example, Dalí uses scientific precision to depict the magical and absurd, while Picasso deconstructs forms through multi-perspective collages. The differences between them reflect the divergence between Eastern metaphysical thinking and the Western rational tradition. The former pursues spiritual transcendence, while the latter focuses on the critical reconstruction of the material world.

（Note: All original oil paintings in this article are located in Italy.）

“Magical Techniques: Energetic Brushstrokes Transcending a Thousand Years”

 Keyang Wu's artistic creation is just like a magical journey across time and space. The energetic brushstrokes in his works seem to come roaring from a thousand years ago, carrying the weight and mystery of history. Each brushstroke appears to tell the stories of the ancient times, yet it precisely integrates into the current artistic context.

“Imaginary Magic: A Transcendent Dialogue of Civilizations”

  Keyang Wu's creative foundation stems from Taoist philosophy and Zen ideas, focusing on the life experience of the integration of the self and the object. In contrast, European surrealists mainly start from psychology and logical paradoxes, exploring the essence of reality by subverting physical laws.Although both belong to the category of surrealism, Eastern magic emphasizes the creation of artistic conception, while the Western tradition focuses on the deconstruction of concepts, reflecting the fundamental differences in artistic thinking between the East and the West.
The images in Mr. Wu's works break free from the constraints of reality, connecting ancient civilizations with modern ideological trends. Ancient symbols and mysterious totems intertwine in fantastical scenes, transcending regions and time, colliding to create brilliant sparks, allowing viewers to immerse themselves and feel the wonderful integration of different civilizations across time and space.

Philosophical Magic: The Undeciphered Truth of Reality

Wu's philosophical magic represents an in-depth exploration of the undeciphered truth of reality. With a keen perspective and ingenious ideas, he integrates everyday scenes with profound philosophies. In his works, reality is deconstructed anew, and seemingly familiar scenes conceal mysterious connotations. These works guide viewers to look beyond the surface and excavate the truths that lie hidden within the creases of life, which have yet to be revealed, thus embarking on a philosophical journey.

Keyang Wu uses his paintbrush as a key to unlock the door to the integration of the ancient and the modern, the real and the philosophical. Each of his artworks hides artistic codes waiting to be deciphered.From July to August this year, the art palaces of Florence will host his solo exhibition. This month-long visual extravaganza is bound to become a brilliant chapter in the dialogue between Eastern and Western art.We sincerely invite all art enthusiasts to journey to Florence. Amidst Keyang Wu's paintings, explore the surreal imagery, embark on a philosophical journey across time and space, and witness the infinite possibilities of art.