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Electroplated rhodium on cast urethane resin - Not signed or numbered // Ai Weiwei's Artist's Hand (2017) is a provocative sculpture that exemplifies the artist's confrontational and politically charged style. Cast in urethane resin and electroplated with rhodium, the piece depicts a realistic human hand making a gesture commonly associated with defiance—a raised middle finger. The reflective, metallic surface of the sculpture adds a sense of permanence and boldness, emphasizing the power and irreverence embedded in the gesture. This work continues Ai’s tradition of using his art to challenge authority and express dissent, a recurring theme in his body of work. The unnumbered edition of 1000 reinforces the accessibility of the piece, making it a statement that reaches beyond exclusivity. By transforming a simple hand gesture into a polished sculptural object, Ai Weiwei invites viewers to reflect on issues of freedom, resistance, and the role of art in social commentary.
Artist's Hand, 2017
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Electroplated rhodium on cast urethane resin - Not signed or numbered // Ai Weiwei's Artist's Hand (2017) is a provocative sculpture that exemplifies the artist's confrontational and politically charged style. Cast in urethane resin and electroplated with rhodium, the piece depicts a realistic human hand making a gesture commonly associated with defiance—a raised middle finger. The reflective, metallic surface of the sculpture adds a sense of permanence and boldness, emphasizing the power and irreverence embedded in the gesture. This work continues Ai’s tradition of using his art to challenge authority and express dissent, a recurring theme in his body of work. The unnumbered edition of 1000 reinforces the accessibility of the piece, making it a statement that reaches beyond exclusivity. By transforming a simple hand gesture into a polished sculptural object, Ai Weiwei invites viewers to reflect on issues of freedom, resistance, and the role of art in social commentary.
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