A Century

Michael & Chiyan Ho 何麦克&何智仁

A Century, 202120 x 30cmPrice on Request
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Material
oil and acrylic on canvas
Description
Human-crafted. AI-refined.

This artwork features a bold, monochromatic composition in deep shades of purple. The central focus is three spherical forms, resembling poppy seed heads, positioned vertically against the dark background. The forms are rendered in a textured, almost sculptural manner, emphasizing their organic, plant-like qualities. The vibrant green stems and leaves provide a striking contrast to the rich purple tones, creating a sense of depth and movement within the otherwise flat, abstract canvas. The overall style suggests a minimalist, yet visually striking approach, highlighting the artist's attention to the formal qualities of the subject matter. This piece likely aims to explore themes of nature, form, and the interplay of color and texture in a contemporary artistic context. ...

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Michael & Chiyan Ho 何麦克&何智仁
Artist
Michael & Chiyan Ho 何麦克&何智仁
B.1991, British/German/Chinese

Michael and Chiyan Ho began making paintings together as a collaborative duo in 2019. Prior to starting this artistic relationship, Michael and Chiyan had both been studying at the Architectural Association together. Both came from second-generation Chinese immigrant households, and this shared interest in diasporic cultures generated not only a close friendship between the two, but also a particularly porous creative dynamic. Working organically together, Michael and Chiyan have developed a particularly distinctive and otherworldly visual language. Figures from both Eastern and Western mythology are brought to life in their canvases, each enveloped in dappled, amorphous patterns. This fluid material quality originated from the duo’s interest in the history of Chinese erotic painting. Since the cultural revolution, these paintings have been banned in China, with owners often hiding these works in cupboards or under beds. Putting this art history into practice, the pair decided to start each work by painting patterns and forms on the reverse of a stretched canvas, using these markings as the base for the figure to emerge from on the public side of the fabric. Eventually, the original painting on the reverse of the canvas is masked, blending with the secondary image. This interest in dualities, translation and transference pervades throughout their collaborative work. Operating in this shadowy realm, they continue to trace their experiences of living in between cultures. ...

Michael & Chiyan Ho 何麦克&何智仁: Artworks
A Century
Michael & Chiyan Ho 何麦克&何智仁A Century, 2021Price on Request
Insidious By Nature
Michael & Chiyan Ho 何麦克&何智仁Insidious By Nature , 2021Price on Request
Midway Downstream
Michael & Chiyan Ho 何麦克&何智仁Midway Downstream , 2021Price on Request
Night Fallen
Michael & Chiyan Ho 何麦克&何智仁Night Fallen, 2021Price on Request
In the Dark; Off the Air
Michael & Chiyan Ho 何麦克&何智仁In the Dark; Off the Air, 2021Price on Request
Essence of Stone
Michael & Chiyan Ho 何麦克&何智仁Essence of Stone, 2021Price on Request
Blue Dawn
Michael & Chiyan Ho 何麦克&何智仁Blue Dawn, 2021Price on Request
In der Nacht der Ferne
Michael & Chiyan Ho 何麦克&何智仁In der Nacht der Ferne, 2021Price on Request
Niederab das Tal entlang
Michael & Chiyan Ho 何麦克&何智仁Niederab das Tal entlang, 2021Price on Request