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Zhu Wei — Story of Letting Go, No. 6
Zhu Wei

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.

Medium
ink on star-shaped paper

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Zhu Wei, 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.

Medium
ink on star-shaped paper
Year
1995
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

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Contemplative Mood, Unconventional Format, Male Artist, New Ink Movement, Chinese Contemporary Art, Chinese Artist, Chinese Ink Painting, Contemporary Artist, Political Commentary, Figurative Art, 21st Century, Paper Works, Paper Medium, Political Satire, Star-Shaped Format, Meditative Mood, Monochromatic, Ink Drawing, Ink on Paper, Black and White, Ink Painting, Chinese Ink Art

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