The Paradise Keeper - Coldplay till the end

美地之邀：型到最終回

Ink and color on paper

70cm (H) x 137cm (L)

2019

Description:

The painting depicts two distinct spaces: an inner world (paradise) in the circle and a gloomy outer world outside the circle. Those RRZ and their friends in the circle try hard to defend their territory from any attack from the outer world. One of the RRZs fights in the outer world to protect its friends; it endures till the end regardless of how deadly the war is. I find the song “ Paradise” by Coldplay speaks for my painting. For song is about finding paradise. Its music video filmed a man dressed as an elephant escaped from the zoo to pursue his dreamland in his heart. He has gone through a lot on his way but he tried every means to keep going. After a seemingly hopeless wander in the wilderness, he came across three other elephants and played music together. Therefore, perseverance will lead you to your paradise.