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22-color screenprint - Published by Pace Editions, Inc. // Year of the Ox by Ai Weiwei is a 22-color screen print created in 2021, celebrating the Chinese zodiac sign of the Ox. The artwork features a repetitive grid of vibrant ox heads rendered in various color schemes across each panel, evoking pop art influences. Each ox image appears with slight variations and occasional dripping paint, adding a sense of movement and decay to the traditionally powerful symbol. Ai blends traditional cultural motifs with a modern, dynamic aesthetic, inviting contemplation on the significance of resilience, strength, and endurance—traits associated with the Ox—in contemporary society. This piece encapsulates Ai’s approach to bridging cultural heritage with current sociopolitical themes.
Year of the Ox, 2021
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22-color screenprint - Published by Pace Editions, Inc. // Year of the Ox by Ai Weiwei is a 22-color screen print created in 2021, celebrating the Chinese zodiac sign of the Ox. The artwork features a repetitive grid of vibrant ox heads rendered in various color schemes across each panel, evoking pop art influences. Each ox image appears with slight variations and occasional dripping paint, adding a sense of movement and decay to the traditionally powerful symbol. Ai blends traditional cultural motifs with a modern, dynamic aesthetic, inviting contemplation on the significance of resilience, strength, and endurance—traits associated with the Ox—in contemporary society. This piece encapsulates Ai’s approach to bridging cultural heritage with current sociopolitical themes.
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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.