LIU Kun
Chinese 1968
Born in Beijing, Liu graduated from the Central Academy of Art and Design in 1992. His images often imply particular cultural symbols with works expressing the deep and unique psychological state of the human mind through an eastern satirical and humorous form. He often uses viscid strokes and extravagant backgrounds to imply the sensation from the twists and jumps of a dance, and makes a playful re-construction of dance and an intervention in history. Such can be seen in his fantastic "Alice in Wonderland" In such concentration, the inevitable political issues are faded away, and the naturalistic emotions find their exit in the satirical and surreal balls. The dance hence becomes paradise and illusion. Liu participated in Asia-Pacific Arts Fair in New York in 2003, and held solo exhibitions,including "Hidden Strength" in 2004 and "Pas De Eeux" in 2005 in Hong Kong.
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Boy Holding Red Flowers
2006
Fiberglass, edition no. A/P
15(L) x 17(W) x 47(H) cm
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Estimate
60,000 - 120,000 14,000 - 28,000 1,800 - 3,600
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Sold Price
70,800 16,777 2,165
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Red Flag; Red Flower
2006
Fiber glass and iron, numbered 7/8 ; 5/8
59(L) x 29(W) x 63(H) cm (Standing)
15(L) x 17(W) x 47(H) cm (Sitting) |
Estimate
140,000 - 240,000 33,300 - 57,100 4,300 - 7,300
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Sold Price
129,800 30,693 3,930
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Flag No. 1
2006
Oil on canvas
130 x 110 cm
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Estimate
140,000 - 220,000 33,300 - 52,400 4,300 - 6,700
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Sold Price
165,200 39,064 5,002
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