GRATITUDE

The 'Gratitude' series  represents a significant milestone in MaiYap's artistic evolution. While she began moving away from realism as early as 2012, her journey into abstraction was characterized by a shift in her color palette—from vibrant, intense colors to muted, soft pastels. By adopting softer colors, MaiYap sought to convey a more subtle, yet profound message, suggesting that if people could see the beauty she captures, they might also listen more attentively to the planet's needs. Each piece, meticulously crafted with a palette knife, layers these gentle colors and textures to build tactile canvases that engage and demand contemplation. These textured strokes serve as metaphors for the intricate relationship between human activity and nature.

This series delves into the symbolic elements MaiYap employs, such as skier marks and abstracted wind patterns, to articulate the interconnectedness of humanity and nature. These elements invite viewers to reflect on their personal and collective environmental impacts, enhancing the exhibition's call to awareness and responsibility.   

They invites us to appreciate the aesthetic and technical aspects of MaiYap's work and to embrace the profound environmental messages it conveys. We are urged to witness, reflect, and act, with gratitude, for the planet that sustains us all.

Text by Sophie Bonet - Curator