ArtistMaiYapexplores her identity as an Asian woman in the seriesReflection on Awakening.
This resulted in a collection of abstract oil paintings featuring the steadfast lily pad.
This subject holds special meaning to MaiYap.
As you notice I decided to portray only lily pads but not the flowers.
In choosing so, I wanted to bring awareness to the Chinese communitys struggles past and present.
MaiYap used a palette knife to add numerous layers and textures to the canvas.
The lily pads are not just green, but also yellow, white, and red.
Even their reflections in the water possess an array of colors.
My work is about finding ways to bring awareness, MaiYap adds.
Is a soft art activism.
Soft, because I always prefer to lure with beauty as means to bring a message.
Scroll down to see more paintings, and follow MaiYap onInstagramto keep up to date with her latest work.
Artist MaiYap creates dreamy depictions of lily pads.
She renders each piece using a palette knife and oil paint.
In this way, she captures the textures and colors of a lily pond.
These paintings of lily pads represent the beauty and perseverance of Chinese culture.
