YIFAN
ZHAO

《New City and Old Dreams》

This painting, titled "New City and Old Dreams," was created in Sandun Town, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. The artwork vividly contrasts modern commercial skyscrapers, symbolizing the prosperity and development of the new city, with a small house coffee shop, representing the tranquility and nostalgia of old dreams. The artist skillfully combines realism and abstraction through the use of watercolor and line drawing techniques, enhancing the sense of conflict and depth in the image. The juxtaposition of the straight lines of the skyscrapers and the cozy arrangement of the small house creates a striking contrast, allowing viewers to feel the emotional impact of the transition between the new and the old.