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The Families 2 by Wang Huai-Qing is a 2012 limited edition etching, produced in an edition of 60. This artwork presents a minimalist yet powerful composition with scattered black silhouettes of traditional Chinese objects, including vases, teapots, and other household items, against a pale background. The placement of the objects is sparse, creating an impression of items floating or suspended in space. The bold black forms contrast with the white background, drawing attention to the outline and essence of each object. Wang’s work often explores cultural heritage and memory, and The Families 2 invites reflection on family ties and the legacies of domestic objects, preserving memories of past lives and traditions.

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 2, 2012

Name: The Families 2, 2012
SKU: 3001
Price: 3300.00 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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Etching

EtchingEtching 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 2, 2012

112 x 75 cm

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