These ink paintings by Taiwanese artist Jungshan are evocative of the beautiful calligraphy you’d find in predominantly Asian locales. Jungshan harnesses Chinese ink as her main medium, but rather than being restricted to the bindings of traditional artwork, she uses the beautifully rich fluid in contemporary ways. In fact, she often combines Chinese ink with digital rendering techniques to produce the images you’re currently sifting through, amalgamating the best of centuries-old and modern day illustrative styles.
Jungshan frequently depicts Asian subjects, but considers her drawing technique to be Western. Her illustrations often have a melodramatic sensibility, though she’s also highly capable of producing badass visuals of warriors. Her latest paintings have begun to incorporate more color, though she’s best known for blowing people’s minds with her black and white images.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Modernizing Traditional Artwork
- Incorporating digital rendering techniques into traditional artwork to create contemporary pieces.
- East Meets West
- Blending traditional Asian themes with Western drawing techniques to produce unique artwork.
- Monochromatic Art
- Creating bold and striking black and white images that captivate and engage audiences.
Where This Applies
- Fine Arts
- Exploring opportunities to modernize and innovate on traditional art styles and techniques.
- Graphic Design
- Incorporating traditional elements of calligraphy and ink painting to create unique and visually striking digital designs.
- Creative Advertising
- Utilizing the powerful and visually arresting imagery of monochromatic artwork to draw attention to marketing campaigns and products.
