Rubik’s Rock Cube (魔方石)
2024
Ink and Gold on Xuan Paper (纸本水墨金粉)
25 5/8 x 25 5/8 inches (65 x 65 cm)
This artwork is inspired by the Rubik’s Cube, blending it with the imagery of scholar rocks. Each segment of the cube is envisioned as a piece of different rocks, coming together to create the captivating “Rubik’s Rock Cube.” The piece echoes Bai Juyi’s lines from ‘Records of Taihu Stones’, embodying grandeur and minuteness, the eternal and the ephemeral, in a single, harmonious moment that spans the universe.
We proudly unveil our Asia Week New York exhibition, Literati and Rocks Amidst Verdant Bloom, a meticulously curated selection of classical and contemporary works that embodies the soul of Asian artistry.
Highlights include Ruan Ji’s Poems in Running Script by Dong Qichang (1555-1636) and Scholar Rocks by Sun Kehong (1532-1610), which exemplify the pinnacle of literati taste in Chinese brushwork. Works by Wang Fu’an (1879-1960), C. C. Wang (1907-2003), and Wang Fangyu (1913-1997) further illuminate this rich lineage.
Bridging past and present, the exhibition showcases contemporary artists who carry the torch. Arnold Chang (b. 1954) offers his latest breathtaking boneless landscape, while Michael Cherney (b. 1969) presents his powerful bilingual work that resonates with audiences navigating cultural intersections. Zhang Xiaoli (b. 1989) and Yau Wing Fung (b. 1990) contribute pieces that connect with younger generations, bridging the generational gap.
Additional established artists include Hisao Hanafusa (b. 1937), Fung Ming Chip (b. 1951), Wang Mansheng (b. 1962), and Tai Xiangzhou (b. 1968), ensuring a diverse and enriching experience.