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    ZHOU CHUNYA X JAIME HAYON

    Alive and Kicking (Rose Gold Version)

    2012

    Copper Alloy, Gold Plating, Rose Gold Plating, Tainted Mahogany, edition of 8
    Action figure: 11 x 22 x 8 cm (32) Cabinet: 190 x 160 x 60 cm

    Estimate TWD 4,000,000-5,000,000
    USD 125,600-157,000
    HKD 0-0

    Hammer Price TWD 4,560,000
    USD 146,154
    HKD 1,148,615

With a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist

Provenance：

Illustrated：

Exhibition：Art Chengdu, Chengdu China, October 24th-November 3rd, 2012 2. "Art Taipei 2013," Taipei World Trade Center, Taipei Taiwan, November 8th-November 11th, 2013

Exposition：

Since 2008, MOT/ARTS has launched three large-scale interdisciplinary cooperative projects successively for ART FOR THE MASSES, inviting contemporary artists and designers to present their vision of a better tomorrow. In every project, the interdisciplinary collision of imagination and creativity always inspire amazing new forms. The project ART FOR THE MASSES of MOT/ARTS refer to a brand new way of art collection. Artist’s original works are explored and transformed into something new through design and presented in a different manner. In 2012, MOT/ART invites Chinese contemporary artist Zhou Chunya and Spanish designer Jaime Hayon.

The “ALIVE” in ALIVE and Kicking signifies the force of life. It vibrates and flourishes because of desires, emotions, passions and dreams. The libido’s drive and impulse of instinctual emotion allow life itself to overcome all odds to pursue its dreams and desire. “KICKING” is an explosive force surges with the vibration of life. When people confront vitality and desire honestly, the passionate and excited drive and momentum of life also burst forth. Life that vibrates with desire brings a surging explosive force with its robust power and is welcomed in a more exciting and lively way. Artist’s original works stretches into the details of life, shaping a new kind of three-dimensional presentation and encouraging a broader scope of are collection.

In “Alive and Kicking (Rose Gold Version)”, Zhou Chunya not only recreates the many expressions and postures of his untamed green dogs, he also used gold for the first time to present the dog which he has drawn for dozens of years. Gilded with a copper-zinc alloy and rose gold makes the dog shimmer in each of its confident postures. In the past, Zhou Chunya involuntarily chose green to interpret the vibrant and explosive force of life. Regardless of whether it is jumping, still, turning, resting, or fixing its eyes on the viewer, the energy of these gold dog can be seen in 32 versions.

The patterns seen and felt on the wooden exterior of this piece’s cabinet are the work of Spanish designer and eclectic genius Jaime Hayon. The standing cabinet inspired by a classical treasure cabinet, was made by a fine, Italian carpenter. With quality mahogany and delicate luster, it was hand-made with traditional methods.
Jamie’s designs are always delightful, amusing, and unexpected. Known for his highly distinctive work, he gracefully designed the elegant arcs and curves while the “language of his design” still embodies a sense of vitality that will never stop breathing. Unlike his past designs, Jamie expresses a great sense of transparency through the glass of the cabinet, from which Zhou Chunya’s golden dog catches everyone’s eye.
  
“Zhou Chunya’s art piece contains a continuous intrinsic nature, the dog drawn by the artist’s pen is effusing with energy, and the piece flourishes with unrestrained, blooming peach blossoms that embody a basic tonality. The rich imagination and candidness found in the art piece designed by Jaime Hayon also resonate in Zhou’s artwork. The art pieces of these two artists make up a single creative entity, which is the most important foundational aspect of this exhibition. The elements of this art entity may come from the varying art concepts of two different artists; however, what the exhibition has done is not simply place one piece of art on top of another but create a new piece of art by combining these two artists’ work. This kind of creative exhibition completely complements the distinguishing traits of these two artists, which are candidness, harmonizing, and vitality.” - Lu Peng, Director of Chengdu Museum of Contemporary Art

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