King Wen of Zhou (N° 99 La Divina Commedia)
By Marc Schmitz
US$ 8,500
Overview
2012
Oil Paint, Oil on canvas
Unique Work
Dimensions: 170cm (H) x 130cm (W) x 3cm (D) / 66.9" (H) x 51.2" (W) x 1.2" (D)
Note: Actual colours may vary due to photography & computer settings
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About the art
Artist statement
The painting was created in the Peace Art Hotel in Shanghai on Nanjing Lu just around the Bund, where the artist was residing for about 6 month. It was exhibitted and showcased at several Gallerys and institution in China such as:
Hongqiao Museum of Contemporary Art, Shanghai, China
Zhuqizhan Art Museum, Duolun Museum of Modern Art, Shanghai, China
Moproo (M60) Moganshan Lu 60, Shanghai
The Ming Shen Museum of Art, Pignan, Fujian, China
Art 24, Guangzhou, China
It refers to the traditional concept of the dragon wich is painted on a first layer beyond, and it was told, that the yellow dragon was reserved for the King only. King Wen is known as a central figure in the history of the I Ching and the Dao, the Principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, etc., which were transmitted as secret knowledge. Therefore, the yellow dragon is not visible on the painting, but only in the surface reference.
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Marc Schmitz
Hometown: Berlin
Based in: Berlin / Ulaanbaatar
Marc Schmitz is a conceptual multi-disciplinary artist based in Berlin and Ulaanbaatar. He explores the foundations of the different media that he is in use with, by challenging their limits. His works convey sensuality and thought, inviting the viewer to enter into a mutually constructive dialogue, while addressing the limitless …
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