
“This is a visual language. I don't want to rely on more words to explain the pieces. I hope that people can understand what I'm trying to express simply by looking at my work.” Zeng Fanzhi, 2012
Zeng Fanzhi's large-scale oil on canvas is rendered in his signature expressive brushwork, where frenzied, gestural strokes build a dense and turbulent surface that oscillates between figuration and abstraction. The work embodies his belief in the primacy of visual communication, inviting viewers to engage emotionally and intuitively rather than intellectually. Raw energy and controlled chaos coexist on the canvas, reflecting Fanzhi's mastery of paint as a vehicle for unspoken feeling.
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale
November 10, 2015
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