Mengyu
Pastel Realms
About Me
I am Mengyu, an artist based in Hangzhou. I have always been fascinated by the depth of art—especially painting and sculpture—can reach, beyond what words or thought can convey. My creative process is nourished by reflections on life, philosophy, and personal experiences, which serve as both inspiration and substance for my work. I favor and specialize in working with soft pastels, appreciating their delicate, gentle texture and pure, luminous color. Over the years, I have explored different techniques and expressions with soft pastels, combining them with various media—including mixed media and wood panels—to expand the medium beyond traditional two-dimensional surfaces. These layered surfaces create a visual tension that is gentle but never fragile, inviting viewers into a space that is at once quiet and alive. In this way, my pieces serve as a means to express aspects of life and emotion that words cannot capture. Each work is an organic reflection of my personal exploration of life, the universe, and the self. By blending color, texture, and dimensionality, I transform inner reflection into tangible, immersive worlds, offering a space for contemplation, emotional resonance, and subtle energy. I hope that through these works, viewers experience not just the artwork itself, but a gentle expansion of their perception of life. Message to Collectors: Thank you for your appreciation and support! May your life be full of beauty and love.
Mengyu. Breakthrough. Pastel Painting
Pastel Painting Details
Pastel Painting Details
Pastel Painting Details
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- Bloom Blue is the blue iteration of Bloom, where the deep, vivid blue serves as a fitting expression of the universe and the essence of life itself. It presents a radiant, flower shape at its center, rendered with meticulously layered soft pastels. The gradient transitions—from subtle highlights to deeper, saturated blues—create a sense of volume and luminosity, emphasizing the flower’s dimensionality despite the flat surface. The delicate interplay of color and tone guides the viewer’s eye naturally toward the bloom, giving the composition an almost gravitational pull. Blue, emblematic of life and vitality, imbues the work with a sense of serene strength and quiet intensity. Through this careful layering and modulation of pastel pigments, Mengyu achieves a luminous, immersive surface that balances softness and tension, inviting viewers into her contemplative, energetic, and mysterious visual world.
- Year of Creation: 2025 Materials: Pastels, acrylic, and mixed media on wood panel Dimensions: 40 cm × 40 cm × 2.5 cm