Huai-Qing Wang – Day Bed-2, 2006 – Etching

View in a Room

Day Bed-2 by Wang Huai-Qing is a limited edition etching created in 2006, produced in an edition of 60. This artwork features bold black forms resembling fragmented bed-like shapes, set against a mostly blank background with faint traces of smudges and earthy tones along the edge. The abstracted shapes evoke the outline of traditional Chinese furniture, reduced to minimalist silhouettes that carry a sense of presence and absence. The arrangement and dark forms give a feeling of stillness and simplicity, reflecting Wang’s exploration of cultural memory and the quiet beauty of everyday objects. Day Bed-2 invites viewers to ponder on the significance of personal and cultural artifacts, hinting at the intersection of memory and materiality.

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

Day Bed-2, 2006

Name: Day Bed-2, 2006
Brand: Huai-Qing Wang
SKU: 2999
Price: 4300.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

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 60

Authenticity Guaranteed
Insured Shipping
Online Since 2005

●Inventory 2999

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 4,300

Huai-Qing Wang

Stand , 2008

Limited Edition Print

Etching

Currently Not Available

Red, 2008

Limited Edition Print

Sold

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.

Popular, Artists, Collecting - September 1, 2026

KAWS Companion Editions: Vinyl, Four Foot and Dissected

A collector’s guide to KAWS Companion editions, from the 1999 Bounty Hunter vinyl figure to Four Foot, Dissected, Sorayama and Star Wars releases.Read More

Popular, Collecting - May 6, 2026

Edition Numbers and Print Value: What Really Matters

Edition size—not number—drives print value. Learn how scarcity, condition, provenance, and artist demand shape prices in modern printmaking.Read More

Popular, Artists, Collecting - September 8, 2026

Damien Hirst’s Spot Prints and the Language of Pharmaceuticals

Explore Damien Hirst Spot prints, from pharmaceutical etchings and woodcuts to later editions, with guidance on titles, edition sizes and signatures.Read More

Artwork by Feng Zhengjie

What is Chinese contemporary art?

Chinese Contemporary Art is marked by a wide range of styles and experimental approaches. In the 1980s, avant-garde exhibitions were often shut down by government officials. The 1990s saw the rise of political pop and cynical realism, while China's One-Child Policy influenced artists to explore the individual as a subject matter.

Explore »

Huai-Qing Wang

Day Bed-2, 2006

75 x 98 cm

Language & Currency

Huai-Qing Wang