Colossal · Creativity & design

Mu Pan Creates Detailed Mandala-Inspired Art

Artist Mu Pan's exhibition "Micro MUniverse" features intricate acrylic works on paper, drawing inspiration from Buddhist mandalas and the concept that small things contain vast universes.

The artworks are based on a Chinese Buddhist saying that a cup of water holds countless lifeforms, emphasizing the need for care. Pan's pieces blend fantasy and symmetry, with hybrid creatures and figures in surreal configurations, ranging from abstract to slightly grotesque.

Figures in the art appear ecstatic, devious, and serene, with examples like "18 Angels" featuring black-winged skeletons and "Burning Rabbit" depicting a dramatic scene of woodland creatures.

Most of the works are small, under a foot wide, with one exception, "4 Brutes," a two-foot painting on wood panel. This scale necessitates incredible detail in line, form, and expression.

Pan states his intention is to focus on the concept of smallness, likening each small image to a drop of blood containing multiple universes.

The exhibition "Micro MUniverse" is on view at Hashimoto Contemporary in New York City until October 10.

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