Mother As Griffon Carrying Our Family Name On Her Back, 202368 x 61 x 30cmSign in to view price
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Material
stoneware, glaze
Description
Human-crafted. AI-refined.
This abstract artwork features a close-up view of an intricate and textured surface. The composition is dominated by rich, earthy tones of orange and brown, with metallic accents that catch the light. The overall effect is a sense of aged, weathered surfaces, hinting at an industrial or rustic aesthetic. The artist's style emphasizes the materiality and tactile qualities of the medium, creating a visually compelling and tactile experience. The context suggests this piece may explore themes of time, decay, or the beauty found in imperfection and the natural aging process. ...
In Wang's practice, everything is interwoven and meaningful. It is rooted in ways of engaging with her identity. Much of this centres on her and her family's diasporic migration from Taiwan to the US. As well as drawing inspiration from ancient Chinese and East Asian myths and folklore, Wang's practice explores her relationship with the women in her life, particularly her matrilineal heritage.
Her drawings illustrate figures surrounded by mystical objects and creatures in sumptuous settings, while her animal sculptures are representative of her analysis of folklore, morphology, shape-shifting, symbolism and metaphor - each with its own specific references and histories. ...
