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    JU MING (1938-2023)

    Taichi Series: Arch

    1987

    Wood(One piece only)
    78x46x54cm

    Signed Ju Ming in Chinese, dated 1987

    Estimate TWD 5,200,000-7,000,000
    USD 173,300-233,300
    HKD 0-0

    Hammer Price TWD 5,664,000
    USD 0
    HKD 0

With a certificated of authenticity issued by Kalos Gallery

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“Taichi’ is originated from and described as "Yi has Tai Chi, then gave birth to two appearances, and then four images. The four images gave birth to eight guas, and the eight guas control good or bad conditions which control future's development." It is the most important concept in Chinese philosophy. Taichi means the original order of the universe and is presented during the time of yin and yang confusion, and later became the origin on the universe. Ju Ming learned Taichi and realized and acknowledged the Chinese traditional philosophy. He has a full understanding of Chinese culture and presented the “yin and yang”, “forms”, “continual chi” and “whole as one” with taichi sculpture. After years of practice and contemplation, he has a deeper realization for taichi. And during 1980, he combined Chinese culture with modern art language and gave birth to the famous “taichi series”.

By introducing taichi series that is rich in personal character, his approach went from visible to invisible to create a sculpture that is full of Chinese culture. Michael Sullivan of Oxford University said “taichi is also a form of combat, when two objects are opponents. In the taichi combat and through the participants’ movements, he will conquer himself. The ancient military analyst Sunzi wrote: Know your enemy and know yourself, and you can fight a hundred battles without defeat.”

After “Pushing ” and “Sparring”, Ju Ming no longer focuses on self reflection and contemplate but more on the relationship concept, creating an innovative theme in taichi. The abstract approach is more innovative and inspired the evolution of “Arch”. Ju Ming said “there is still a space between the two opponents in Pushing. However, now I connect the nads together, along with the chi and movements of the muscles, everything becomes one, and transformed into the form of an arched door.” After twenty years of evolving the “taichi series”, Ju Ming ended it with the extremely simple but greatest implication “Arch”. 

“Taichi Series : Arch” is created in 1987. It is firm like a rock yet the atmosphere is flowing like clouds. Strength and gentleness both prevail and combines the Chinese philosophy of man and universe in harmony. After grand carving, the artist preserved the natural surface and texture of the wood, the tear and scar are evidence of strength and speed on the still sculpture. It is given the vitality of man and universe as one, Ju Ming indeed has perfectly presented the idea through his talented sculpting skills.

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