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    FANG LIJUN (b.1963)

    No.2

    1997

    Oil on Canvas
    80×100cm

    Signed on the Reverse: Fang Linjun in Chinese, dated 1997 and titled No.2

    Estimate TWD 9,000,000-15,000,000
    USD 305,100-508,500
    HKD 0-0

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Provenance：Galerie Serieuze Zaken / Rob Malasch, The Netherlands

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The 64 Movement in 1989 is a watershed in Chinese Modern Art history; the transformation in economy, society and politics has interacted with the thoughts and actions of artists. Viewing from the atmosphere then, Chinese art critic Li Xian Ting brought up the term “the cynical realism” in 1990 to reveal a new and contemporary creation style. The “Post 89” became a significant trademark in Chinese contemporary art history; the artists were rebellious and criticizing in reflecting and taunting the society and formed a new cultural strength. The representatives are – Fang Li Jun, Yue Min Jun, Wang Guang Yi, Zhang Xiao Gang, known as the Chinese contemporary art F4. 

“No.2” is Fang Li Jun’s classic with using the theme “water”. The blue, clear water slowly flows to gently reveal a sense of leafing within the endless. Without direction nor target. The floating figurative objects might also be invisible. It is a metaphor of “a drop in the ocean” always discovering, searching and struggling; unable to escape its fate. With the diminishing of passion in the 80s came along the laidback and depressed 90s, there is a lack of belonging in social value and detached phenomena. People are lost and frustrated but still moved forward like the waters in the painting moving and creating ripples. Fang Li Jun’s artwork did not come in vain rather he is trying to arise the viewers’ self- awareness and self-reflection. Different individuals will have different images to reflect the heart. The artist’s skills empowered a sense of peace and tranquility for the viewers to temporary sooth the emptiness and lonesome feeling. ”No.2” returned to the most natural and original emotions without rage and laughter. The artist utilized an interesting image to study the contemporary micro and macro, the artwork is indeed a masterpiece to keep. 

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