This ink wash artwork features a vibrant mix of calligraphic text and whimsical illustrations. The visual elements showcase a harmonious blend of expressive brushstrokes and minimal, gestural figures. The subject matter depicts everyday scenes of children playing and interacting with their surroundings, inviting the viewer to engage with the playful and lighthearted atmosphere. The artistic style and technique reflect the traditional aesthetic of East Asian art, blending the fluidity of ink with the simplicity of line work. The context suggests that this piece may be a representation of the artist's interpretation of childhood experiences or a reflection on the joys of life. ...
anusman (b. 1984) is an artist and illustrator. He is widely considered as the first comic theory scholar in China. He has published dozens of independent comic books, including the best-selling book Mr.Men, and contributed to several well-known magazines as a columnist. His works have been collected by various museums, such as Musée de la bande dessinée d'Angoulême (Paris).
His previous solo exhibitions include Xiong Yi, Tabula Rasa Gallery (Beijing, 2022); Market Street - anusman's One Year, Tabula Rasa Gallery (Beijing, 2019); Joy of Ink, WKLY (Shanghai, 2017) and Ignoramus, Tabula Rasa Gallery (Beijing, 2017).
website：http://www.anusman.net/ ...
Tabula Rasa Gallery is based in Beijing's 798 art district. Established in 2015, it aims to promote both Chinese and international contemporary artists through exhibitions, talks, research and publication. The gallery name is Latin for 'blank state'. In philosophical discourse, it refers to the idea that our knowledge comes from our experiences and education, all participants are born in a Tabula Rasa state. Tabula Rasa hopes that the exhibitions they present can subvert viewers’ preconceptions, creating conditions for fresh artistic experiments. ...
