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Mixed materials (wood & copper) - Signed and numbered on the base; numbered on accompanying insert card // Surplus Value (Brown) by Yue Minjun is a mixed-media sculpture from 2019, crafted from wood and copper. The piece features a signature laughing figure with exaggerated expressions, characteristic of Yue’s satirical work. The figure’s wide, almost comical grin is both a symbol of joy and a critique of societal conventions, blurring the line between humor and irony. The copper dish placed atop the figure’s head adds an additional layer of meaning, possibly referencing the commodification of human emotion or value. The warm brown tones of the wood give the sculpture a rich, polished appearance that contrasts with its playful expression.
Surplus Value (Brown), 2019
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Mixed materials (wood & copper) - Signed and numbered on the base; numbered on accompanying insert card // Surplus Value (Brown) by Yue Minjun is a mixed-media sculpture from 2019, crafted from wood and copper. The piece features a signature laughing figure with exaggerated expressions, characteristic of Yue’s satirical work. The figure’s wide, almost comical grin is both a symbol of joy and a critique of societal conventions, blurring the line between humor and irony. The copper dish placed atop the figure’s head adds an additional layer of meaning, possibly referencing the commodification of human emotion or value. The warm brown tones of the wood give the sculpture a rich, polished appearance that contrasts with its playful expression.
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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.
