24. 7 colored Big stones instollated at Mojave Desert Near Las Vegas (36″ × 48″）

This vibrant painting captures the striking installation of seven brightly colored stone towers in the Mojave Desert near Las Vegas. Inspired by the real-life land art known as Seven Magic Mountains, Dr. Chen reinterprets the scene through his signature lens of optimism and cultural reflection.

Three towering stacks of irregularly shaped boulders dominate the canvas, each stone painted in vivid hues—orange, yellow, green, blue, pink, and white—standing in bold contrast against the deep blue sky and arid desert landscape. In the foreground, visitors shaded by umbrellas gaze up at the monumental forms, symbolizing humanity’s enduring curiosity and reverence for art and nature.

As part of the Hope for America series, this piece embodies Dr. Chen’s vision of unity, diversity, and resilience. The colorful stones rise from barren earth like beacons of possibility, reminding us that even in the most desolate places, creativity can spark hope.