Image size: 84.2 x 59.7 cm
The work belongs to a series of posters which evolved from Ivan Lam’s "Emerald requiem: Murmurs of Lost Tears, Veiled in the Conflict's Silence" and "Lament of the Fallen: A Crimson Ballet on the Battlefield of Bodies" paintings, reinterpreted through the lens of graphic design and inspired by the cinematic aesthetics of movie posters. The bold interplay of emerald and crimson tones remains central, exploring the tension between beauty and brutality, serenity and chaos. The two paintings form a diptych exploring human condition amidst contemporary geopolitical conflicts. In this diptych, "Lament of the Fallen" precedes "Emerald Requiem", a path from chaos to contemplation, from turmoil to tranquillity despite their physical separation. Intended to be positioned just beyond each other's direct line of sight, these artworks converge in a shared space, offering a metaphorical arena for contemplation where a scent of mourning, sorrow, and the indomitable human spirit intersect within our complex world. This deliberate arrangement, juxtaposing elements in paradoxical ways, invites the viewer to ponder and engage, aiming to offer lessons and encourage small stepstoward changing our current state of existence.The poster series carry the emotional weight of the original paintings while translating their layered complexity into something more graphic. The kanji and Chinese characters, with their bold strokes and rhythmic forms, are as much about visual texture as they are about meaning. Like brushstrokes,, they add balance and elegance, becoming part of the composition, regardless of whether the language is understood or not. Where present, crosshairs represent precision but also fragility, hinting at themes of conflict, loss, and vulnerability. The fragmented bodies float between abstraction and recognition, echoing the same themes from the paintings but with a sharpen narrative, like a still frame from an unwritten film. Beyond reinterpreting the paintings, the poster series serves as a bridge between painting, typography, and design. They’re about creating a new space for the work to exist, where the tension between destruction and beauty is not just seen but felt.