Wang Xing Gang
Chasing 12, 2007
Bronze
13 x 6 x 11 cm
SOLD
Wang Xing Gang retains the traditional outlook of peasants and farmers in his sculptures - donning the traditional outfit worn by Chinese men in rural China and even their hairstyle, the shot pony tail. He sculpts his characters' bodies with several dents and random engravings to bring out the essence of having worn-out clothes. This emphasizes on the simple lifestyle led by the peasants, something that the modern day Chinese have chosen to sideline in light of the development in China. These detailed illustrations help his viewers to be able to understand his messages with greater clarity.