A set of four paintings belonging to the Langage Couleur series, initiated between 2008 and 2010. These works blend abstraction with concept, exploring the meaning of colors — in this case, green.

Each painting connects a shade of green to the meaning of one of four Chinese proverbs inscribed on the canvas, each containing the character/word for "green" 绿 (lǜ or lü).

From left to right:

绿草如茵 (Lǜ cǎo rú yīn)

"Green grass like a cushion" (idiom); evokes a lush green meadow, so inviting it's perfect for resting.

绿水青山 (Lǜ shuǐ qīng shān)

"Green waters and verdant mountains"; refers to magnificent, untouched nature.

绿衣黄裳 (Lǜ yī huáng cháng)

"A green robe with yellow undergarments"; refers to officials who were entitled to wear green outerwear and yellow inner garments — denoting a rank above servants, often in service of the emperor.

绿林好汉 (Lǜ lín hǎo hàn)

"Heroes of the Green Forest"; a reference to Robin Hood-like figures — those who rebel against the powers that be in the name of justice and noble causes.