Title: Election 燒肉棕
Date Created: 2023
Physical Dimensions: 150cm X 107cm
Type: Painting
Medium: Airbrush, Acrylic on Canvas
Rights: ©Jeanyu Chen
This painting features triangular dumplings, each representing a voter. The painting captures the absurdity of political power struggles, with hands reaching from every corner, each grasping desperately for control. The scene resembles a chaotic brawl over the last piece of candy, exposing the raw dynamics of power in a vibrant, visceral way.
At the top, a few pairs of hands manage to seize large bundles of dumplings, highlighted with dramatic focus. This moment symbolizes the decisive nature of political control amid the chaos, serving as a stark reminder for voters to stay vigilant about who seizes the bundle. The abstract background mirrors the unpredictable and tumultuous nature of elections, making the painting a commentary on the messy, contested reality of political power grabs.