
Wedding (There are six differences in the two paintings)
Li Qing's diptych *Wedding* presents two nearly identical oil paintings side by side, inviting viewers to engage in a careful game of observation to locate six subtle differences concealed between the paired canvases. The work transforms the tradition of the spot-the-difference puzzle into a meditative exploration of perception, memory, and the nature of matrimonial union, where sameness and distinction coexist in quiet tension. Through meticulous brushwork, Li Qing probes how meaning shifts in the space between two seemingly duplicate images, suggesting that identity and difference are never as fixed as they appear.
- Medium
- oil on canvas in 2 parts
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Art Day Sale
February 11, 2014
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