
Story of Letting Go, No. 6
1995
A solitary figure rendered in Zhu Wei's signature ink style inhabits an unconventional star-shaped paper, the geometric form of the support creating a dynamic tension with the contemplative mood of the composition. The work belongs to the artist's ongoing exploration of modern Chinese identity, using traditional ink techniques to examine themes of release and surrender. The star shape simultaneously evokes political symbolism and celestial imagery, adding layers of cultural resonance to the meditative act of letting go.
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- ink on star-shaped paper
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