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Chen Yifei — Sun Shower (Suzhou)
Chen Yifei

Sun Shower (Suzhou)

1984

"Sun Shower (Suzhou)" by Chen Yifei is an oil painting that captures a momentary atmospheric effect in the classical Chinese city of Suzhou, likely depicting the interplay of light and moisture characteristic of the region's weather. The work demonstrates Yifei's skill in rendering luminous effects and his interest in the poetic qualities of everyday natural phenomena. As a contemporary Chinese artist trained in both Western and traditional techniques, Yifei employs oil paint to explore themes of light, landscape, and cultural identity that define much of his artistic practice.

Medium
oil on canvas

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November 26, 2024

Lot 36

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Chen Yifei, Sun Shower (Suzhou), 1984

"Sun Shower (Suzhou)" by Chen Yifei is an oil painting that captures a momentary atmospheric effect in the classical Chinese city of Suzhou, likely depicting the interplay of light and moisture characteristic of the region's weather. The work demonstrates Yifei's skill in rendering luminous effects and his interest in the poetic qualities of everyday natural phenomena. As a contemporary Chinese artist trained in both Western and traditional techniques, Yifei employs oil paint to explore themes of light, landscape, and cultural identity that define much of his artistic practice.

Medium
oil on canvas
Year
1984
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Romantic Aesthetic, Chinese Artist, Atmospheric Mood, Oil Painting, Suzhou cityscape, Urban Landscape, Light and Shadow, Contemporary Realism, Figurative Composition

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