Zeng Fanzhi
'Zeng’s secret of striking an emotional cord with viewers lies in his ability to liberate us from the rigid framework of culture-specific iconography. An icon, whether religious or secular, typically achieves its distinctive status by imbuing the content of the image with preconceived meaning of great cultural significance. For Zeng, however, there is no cultural boundary to his brilliant rework of many iconographies.' (Chiu-Ti Jansen, 'Unmasking Icons: Zeng Fanzhi’s Retrospective in Paris',
2005
Zeng Fanzhi's 2005 oil on canvas work transcends cultural boundaries by reinterpreting various religious and secular iconographies. The artist demonstrates a unique ability to liberate viewers from rigid cultural frameworks through his sophisticated visual language.
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale
October 3, 2019
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