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Diptych with 2 etchings

The Families 1 by Wang Huai-Qing is a 2012 limited edition diptych etching, created in an edition of 60. This artwork presents two panels featuring black silhouettes of various traditional Chinese objects, such as vases, teapots, and figurines, spread horizontally across a pale background. The objects are depicted as solid black shapes, with splatters and fragmented lines connecting them, suggesting a sense of movement or history. The diptych format amplifies the sense of continuity and separation, reflecting on the themes of heritage, family bonds, and the passage of time. Wang’s piece invites contemplation on cultural legacy, with everyday objects serving as symbols of memory and tradition.

Wang Huai-Qing (China, 1944) is a contemporary artist celebrated for blending traditional Chinese calligraphy with modern abstraction. His bold, minimalist compositions often deconstruct classical motifs, creating a dialogue between heritage and innovation. Using ink and oil, Wang reimagines Chinese visual culture in a global context.

Huai-Qing Wang

The Families 1 , 2012

Name: The Families 1 , 2012
SKU: 3000
Price: 4300.00 EUR
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Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

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Diptych with 2 etchings

Diptych with 2 etchingsEtching is a technique where a design is created on a metal surface by using a strong acid or mordant to eat away the unprotected parts of the metal, leaving the desired pattern in relief (intaglio). In modern art and manufacturing, different chemicals may be used depending on the material being etched.

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Edition of 60

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Huai-Qing Wang (b. 1944, China) is a Chinese artist renowned for his unique approach to contemporary Chinese painting, blending traditional techniques with modern abstract forms. His work often explores the tension between the ancient and the modern, the East and the West, using a minimalist palette of ink and color on paper to create powerful, contemplative compositions. Wang's art is deeply influenced by Chinese philosophy and calligraphy, as well as Western modernist movements, resulting in a style that is both introspective and universal. His abstract landscapes and figures, often rendered in a gestural, almost calligraphic manner, evoke a sense of spiritual depth and harmony. Wang's work has been widely exhibited in China and internationally, establishing him as a significant figure in the global contemporary art scene.

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Huai-Qing Wang

The Families 1 , 2012

75 x 95 cm

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