Zhang Jie's oil paintings depict self exploration and passion for life while illustrating the feelings of her generation; "rebellion, anxiety, displacemen, narcissism" while at the same time casting a shadow on her own sense of loss. Her portrayals are both bold and introverted, revealing a physical appearance in melancholic hues: purples, greens, blues and blacks evoking a mood of calmness. At the same time, irony is present as the serene effect of her beautiful palette is mismatched with her slightly uneasy characters. Art Scene Warehouse.