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Zhong Cheng 2024 Autumn Auction「Modern And Contemporary Art」

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    YUAN XIAOFANG(b.1961)

    Aircraft

    2009

    Oil on Canvas
    90x120cm

    Signed Xiao Fang in Chinese and English, dated 2009

    Estimate TWD 320,000-420,000
    USD 9,800-12,900
    HKD 0-0

    Hammer Price TWD 336,000
    USD 10,428
    HKD 80,964

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Yuan Xiaofang’s Airplane depicts an overwhelming frontal view of a modern bombing plane flying above the vast glistering horizon of the sea, symbolizing the advancement of Western civilization. The body of the warplane is both cold and firm cruising aimlessly towards the boundless sea and sky. The visual imagery is a metaphor for the disoriented society that falls into confusion after executing strong cultural invasion. Despite the sentiments, scientific technology prevail due to a lost of direction and cultural memories. However beautiful the present scenery is, there are still many unknown memories hidden within. Humanity eagerly competes for the right of acquisition, yet the winning result is often vane, puzzling and far from expectation, thus one is often left in a complex psychological state. The creative process challenges the mental recognition, and the visual experience provokes any possibilities of confusion. From a unique perspective, Yuan Xiaofeng enlightens the crisis faced by people of this era, he indirectly converse with his viewers through hidden means. The painting shows deep concerns and care for humanity’s post-war condition.

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