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Photoetching and aquatint

Big Inkstone 1 by Su Xiaobai is an intriguing etching and aquatint that explores depth and texture through a minimalist approach. Created in 2016, this limited edition piece (one of 40) evokes the appearance of an ancient inkstone, with dark, layered tones and subtle variations that suggest the weight and materiality of stone. The central circular form, faintly outlined, draws the viewer's eye into the center of the composition, imbuing it with a meditative quality. Su Xiaobai’s work often bridges traditional Chinese aesthetics with contemporary abstraction, and Big Inkstone 1 reflects this synthesis. Measuring 76 cm by 77 cm, the piece invites contemplation, evoking themes of time, endurance, and cultural heritage through its restrained yet profound design.

Su Xiaobai (China, 1949) is a contemporary artist known for his abstract works that explore color, texture, and form. After studying at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf, he developed a unique style incorporating traditional Chinese lacquer techniques with modern abstraction. Su's art often reflects themes of existence and perception, bridging Eastern and Western artistic philosophies.

Xiaobai Su

Big Inkstone 1, 2016

Name: Big Inkstone 1, 2016
SKU: 4898

Form

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.

Medium

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.

Edition

Edition of 40

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Xiaobai Su, a sculptor, painter and printmaker, was born in the Republic of China. He studied art in Wuhan School of Arts and Craft in 1965, Wuhan School of Painting and Hubei Institute of Fine Arts. Later on in 1985, he joined the Beijing Central Academy of Fine Arts. He was awarded a scholarship to study in Germany in 1987 by the Dusseldorf Academy of Fine Arts where he undertook his graduate program. In 2003, Xiaobai Su moved back to china, and was inspired by a millennium-old plant material that acted as the symbol of Oriental culture. He was diverse in his painting tools experimenting on clay, oils, sack cloths, vines and even wood. Xiaobai Su's work after studying in Germany was deeply instigated by modernism and abstraction. Xiaobai Su was celebrated with an exhibition of his work from 2006-2010 at the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts.

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Big Inkstone 1, 2016

76 x 77 cm

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