Nathan Zhou 奶粉zhou

Ox Horse, 2021200 x 150cmPrice on Request

Details

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Oil on canvasTabula Rasa GalleryLondon

Description

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This minimalist artwork features the text "DOCENT" prominently displayed in a straightforward, typographic style against a plain white background. The bold, sans-serif font used gives the piece a clean, modern aesthetic. The composition is simple, yet impactful, drawing the viewer's attention to the single word presented. The artwork's style and technique suggest a conceptual approach, where the use of language and typography serve as the primary means of artistic expression. The word "DOCENT" likely references the role of a museum guide or educator, hinting at the piece's exploration of the relationship between art and its interpretation. ...

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Artist

Nathan Zhou 奶粉zhou

1980

Nathan zhou (b.1980, Dongguan, China) currently lives and works in Shanghai. Before his full-time professional art career began in 2014, Zhou worked as a translator, a cocktail mixer, a gallery staff as well as an editor at the magazine Art World. Known for his changeful colors and strong contrast, he likes to layer imagery from his everyday hobbies on the canvas. These include music, films, soccer, and arcade games. His instinctive methodology points to his life experiences, creating a forceful space for the imagination. His works have been featured at various institutional group exhibitions include SNAP Shanghai (2019), Sifang Art Museum (Nanjing, 2018), chi K11 Art Museum (Shanghai, 2016), Power Station of Art (Shanghai, 2016); MOCA Shanghai (2016); CAFA Museum of Art ((Beijing, 2015); Himalayas Museum (Shanghai, 2015); among others. His recent solo exhibitions include: A Steady Heart, VERRE LIQUIDE (Hangzhou, 2024); The Sound of Nature, AIKE (Shanghai, 2023); Henri Chinaski’s Short Stories Collection 2-William.Marlowe.Te Borring Balls, Tabula Rasa Gallery (Beijing, 2021); Just Hang Out, Breathe, Till I Die, chi K11 art space (Guangzhou, 2019); STREET DOG, AIKE Gallery (Shanghai, 2018); Ghost Dog: The Way of The Lofi King, Tabula Rasa Gallery (Beijing, 2017); Henri Chinaski’s Short Stories Collection, Aike Dellarco (Shanghai, 2016); etc. ...

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Gallery

Tabula Rasa Gallery

London

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.