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“Scarlet and Black”Paintings by Fang Xiang13th - 30th June 2007
Yan Gallery is delighted to present “Scarlet and Black”, an exhibition of recent mixed media paintings by celebrated Mainland Chinese artist Fang Xiang. In this collection of over fifty paintings, Fang Xiang presents us with his nostalgic impressions of old Guangdong. The artist depicts charming scenes of traditional southern Chinese houses, gardens and courtyards. Many of his paintings depict internal and external views – there are beautiful lush green gardens, tranquil pavilions, enchanting garden rooms. Decorating the rooms are beautiful pieces of Ming style furniture, the scarlet of the lacquer contrasting attractively with the shiny black of the wood. Chickens, geese, cats and dogs are masters of these homes, where few people are depicted. Their presence is merely felt by a book left open on a daybed or a cup of tea resting on a side table. In this exhibition Fang Xiang has included some of his black and white works which dramatically highlight the expertise of his brushwork. Fang Xiang’s paintings are always very peaceful, even contemplative, but at the same time they are rich in colour and texture. Behind the apparent tranquility, are glimpses of mystery, drama and surprise. He depicts the beauty of everyday life and at the same time reminisces about the fast-vanishing world of rural China. Fang Xiang was born in 1967 in Shantou, Guangdong Province. In 1988 he graduated from the Traditional Chinese Painting Department of the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts. He has held successful exhibitions in China, Hong Kong, Singapore and in the USA. In 1999 he won a Silver Medal at the prestigious 9th National Chinese Fine Arts exhibition and many of his works are on display in museums throughout China. To view the exhibition please click here. To view available paintings please click here.
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