Snow White as a balance beam gymnast

2010 - Painting (Painting)

Liu Yin


Liu Yin’s cartoon-like paintings and drawings explore the ambivalences of love, nature, and consumerism. Their scenes belong to the realm of childhood dreams, expressing both desire and anxiety through delicate colors and playful figures.


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