Zheng Lu is a renowned Chinese sculptor who caught the attention of the art world in recent years with his unique series of sculptures inspired by water. In his works, Lu captures the elegance and fluidity of water in steel and makes it look like it was stopped in motion.
To enhance the effect of his artworks, Lu pays close attention to details. He includes unpredictable forms, droplets trying to run away, and surface that reflects the light and slightly changes the appearance of the sculpture depending on the angle the viewer takes.
These intricate sculptures start their life as a plaster base on which Lu lays out the laser-cut pieces of metal. He then uses heat to melt the metal and connect the pieces in a way that gives them a sense of fluidity.
Speaking about the inspiration for his water sculptures with EuroNews, Lu says that they have originated from his observation of the fundamental concept of “stillness.”
“The act of walking implies moving towards a destination: while the character zhi evokes a sense of movement, it also encompasses the notion of stillness, as we stop walking, once we reach our destination,” he explains.
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