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YUAN YUAN (b.1973)

Puerto Rico Sheets

2013

Oil on Canvas
190x157cm

Signed Yuan Yuan in Chinese, dated 2013 Signed on the reverse: Title and Y.Yuan in English, Yuan Yuan in Chinese, dated 2013

Estimate TWD 2,200,000-3,000,000
USD 68,100-92,900
HKD 0-0

Hammer Price TWD 3,120,000
USD 94,862
HKD 730,679

With a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist

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The arched colonnades are gateways into a post-colonial past, elaborate and yet bleak. Traces of reminiscence seep through, giving hints to the extraordinary past of splendor and magnificence, while the mottled walls and desolation serve as a stark contrast to the bygone days. The unique perspective and composition place viewers right at the scene, gazing into a sun-basked leisure afternoon. The only light reflects off the pristine fabrics, leaving room for imagination.

Yuan Yuan, who studied oil painting, was profoundly influenced by the local architecture when he resided in Europe and the United States. He combines the classical architectural elements such as the geometrically shaped arcades, Ionic and Corinthian columns, finely painted doors and retro brick patterns. His exquisite touches and unique color applications faithfully portray the texture and the dated, flaking look. Mesmerized by the historic interior, he draws inspiration from his life to construct a field of narrative between reality and fantasy. As tradition crosses path with the modern world, as rapid changes sweeps the urbanscape, Yuan explores the historical memory of architecture and where human activities take place. His exhibitions, which were well received in major international cities, impel the public to reflect on the former glory of historic districts under urban development, while triggering a strong sense of nostalgia.

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