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Yu (Jerry) Sun
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Instagram: @jerrysunclassicarts
Artwork Title: Mother
Artwork Medium: Oil on Canvas
Year Created: 2024
Artwork Description:
"Mother" was inspired by by my observation on my wife's psychological and physical development during her pregnancy. Seeing her gradually changing to a strong and loving mother makes me want to keep her beauty and express these spirits in this portrait. The subject has a thin type of body which creates a strong contrast with her determined look in a relative simple background. The white dress represents her pure love to our child. I tried to create a subtle smiling expression which gives more layers of emotions to the subject and also unifies the simplicity and complexity I wanted to express in this painting.
Artist Statement:
I am a self-taught painter who is inspired by many great masters through history. My works are created in a fine and realistic base but exploring artistic twist in a subtle way. I work primarily with oil on canvas and linen, using a traditional process of layering to achieve the final effect. Over the years, I built my techniques by doing master copies, and by applying what I learnt, I have created many original works for my families and friends. My works are mostly portraitures which I have the most passion to paint and which I think is the best way to express my feelings and artistry.
Artist Bio:
Yu (Jerry) Sun is a self-taught oil painter who started painting from 2016. Most of his works are portrait painting in oil. He won the first prize in Tap Gallery's 30th Real Refuses 2025 exhibition judged by Blake Douglas. He occasionally does charcoal work.
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