Chinese Fairytale - Ceremony 3, 2013

// Chinese Fairytale - Ceremony 3 by Yin Kun is a vivid oil painting created in 2013 that satirizes authoritarian imagery with a surreal twist. The artwork features a collection of infant-like figures dressed in military and formal attire, their exaggeratedly round faces and closed eyes giving them a peculiar, almost robotic appearance. The figures appear in a crowded, ceremonial setting, some making gestures reminiscent of official salutes or symbolic movements, alluding to themes of conformity and control. The background is a bold mix of red and blue, intensifying the sense of surrealism. Yin Kun uses humor and absurdity to critique political and cultural rituals, creating a powerful commentary on identity, authority, and individuality within collective ideology. Measuring 150 cm by 120 cm, this work encapsulates the artist’s unique approach to social critique through playful yet unsettling imagery.