Explore the poetic connection between humanity and the natural world through the works of artist Chen Chunmu in Málaga. This showcase features oil and acrylic canvases inspired by mountainous landscapes, botany, and traditional calligraphic techniques. Hosted as part of Octubre Picassiano, it invites visitors into a surrealist, dreamlike environment on the second floor of the museum.
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This exhibition marks the first Spanish presentation of the collection 'Hidden Jungle' by Chinese artist Chen Chunmu. The work explores the connection between humanity and nature, drawing on the artist's childhood memories of mountainous landscapes and his extensive knowledge of botany.
Hidden Jungle presents a body of work centered on the pictorial exploration of nature, reflecting Chen Chunmu's deep-rooted connection to the forested mountain environments of his upbringing in Anxi, China. The exhibition features canvases that blend surrealist landscapes with intricate organic forms, inviting viewers to consider themes such as the fragility of existence, the cycles of life and death, and the fundamental interconnections between man and the natural world. Technically, Chen utilizes a rich application of oil and acrylic paints, applying fluid, expressive brushwork that echoes the calligraphic traditions of his heritage. By moving beyond a literal representation of the landscape to capture its spiritual essence—an approach deeply influenced by Taoist, Confucian, and Buddhist philosophies—he creates dreamlike, microcosmic environments. This exhibition is presented as part of the XXXVII Octubre Picassiano and is also being displayed concurrently at the Colección del Museo Ruso and the Centre Pompidou in Málaga.
Visitors are encouraged to consult the official website of the Museo Casa Natal Picasso for information regarding operating hours and admission fees. The exhibition is hosted at the museum's assembly hall located on the second floor of the building at Plaza de la Merced, 15.
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