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Signed and dated -Wang Guangyi 2004- lower left - Provenance: Shanghart Gallery, Shanghai - Dominique & Sylvain L?vy collection, Paris // Eternal Halo by Wang Guangyi, painted in 2004, is an oil on canvas that encapsulates the aesthetics and themes of Chinese socialist realism while infusing a contemporary perspective. The artwork features three figures—two men and a woman—portrayed in stylized, heroic poses, each holding symbolic tools: a rifle, a sledgehammer, and a fist clenched in solidarity. The monochromatic palette with stark white outlines against a dark background emphasizes their forms, lending them an almost iconic quality. Radiating lines in the background create a halo effect, elevating the figures to near-mythical status. Known for critiquing propaganda and the commercialization of revolutionary imagery, Guangyi’s work often explores the intersections between ideology, nationalism, and consumerism. This unique piece, signed and dated by the artist, reflects Guangyi’s distinctive commentary on power and ideology through a mix of reverence and irony.
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Signed and dated -Wang Guangyi 2004- lower left - Provenance: Shanghart Gallery, Shanghai - Dominique & Sylvain L?vy collection, Paris // Eternal Halo by Wang Guangyi, painted in 2004, is an oil on canvas that encapsulates the aesthetics and themes of Chinese socialist realism while infusing a contemporary perspective. The artwork features three figures—two men and a woman—portrayed in stylized, heroic poses, each holding symbolic tools: a rifle, a sledgehammer, and a fist clenched in solidarity. The monochromatic palette with stark white outlines against a dark background emphasizes their forms, lending them an almost iconic quality. Radiating lines in the background create a halo effect, elevating the figures to near-mythical status. Known for critiquing propaganda and the commercialization of revolutionary imagery, Guangyi’s work often explores the intersections between ideology, nationalism, and consumerism. This unique piece, signed and dated by the artist, reflects Guangyi’s distinctive commentary on power and ideology through a mix of reverence and irony.
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