Grounded Ascent

"Grounded Ascent" explores the constant tension between freedom and responsibility, the desire to fly, to escape, versus the weight of obligations that keep us grounded.

But what if these two forces aren’t opposites?

What if freedom and responsibility can coexist, allowing us to grow?

This piece symbolizes the realization that we can’t reach new heights without the very weight that keeps us humble.

Freedom comes from the strength built by responsibility.

Without our obligations, we wouldn’t have the foundation to ascend.

Exhibition scenery

Auguste Lu invites you to explore her latest Japan-based collection, where each piece explores the dualities of human existence and offers art as a tool for self-improvement.

Inspired by her nomadic journey of self-discovery, each piece reflects the tension and harmony that shape personal growth.
By engaging with these works, you contribute to the celebration of human complexity, enriching the dialogue between art and life .

Acrylics, charcoal, chalk, pigments on canvas

Auguste incorporates generous amounts of water, blending inks and acrylics to guide the natural flow of the composition. As the water slowly evaporates, she anchors the work with layers of chalk and charcoal, grounding the painting in a balance of movement and permanence.

Working predominantly on the ground, her large-scale pieces are shaped by sweeping bodily gestures, transforming the act of painting into a physical performance — where creation itself becomes an event.