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the human body to its basic essence, partitioning the rhythm and life Embracing Heaven and Earth Infused with Universal Spirit
energy of diverse space, to present the classic Taichi move -- Golden Moving toward the Boundless Energy of the Arch
rooster standing on one leg. After engaging in two decades of extensive research related to
Moreover, in order to showcase the structurally well-balanced the Taichi Series, in the 1990s Ju Ming no longer viewed Taichi as
nature of this move, as well as its embrace of stillness a matter of showcasing the power of one or two individuals, but
and movement, the artist creates the “balanced” sense of was rather more interested in “spiritual bearing” with an ability to
tension as soul of the work. The piece ingeniously captures nurture the coexistence of humankind and nature. As art history
the moment of aggressive attack, using a three dimensional professor Hsiao Chong-ray has said: “In its early days the Taichi
horizontal and vertical axis to show the limbs in perfect Series focused more on ‘form’ as some kind of virtual overture and
balance. On the horizontal axis the two arms are lifted into then the expression of ‘meaning’ by external strength, but in the
the air to form the heroic posture of a large roc with its wings 1990s, ‘Arch’ series returned to the shapelessness and constant
spread. On the vertical axis, the figure is stood with one foot flow of ‘spiritual’ rhythm as the essence of Taichi.” As such, Taichi
solidly on the ground and a stable centre of gravity, which Series - Arch is a masterpiece that marks the apotheosis of Ju
further balances the extension of the arms and forms a solid Ming’s Taichi Series.
cross shape. At the same time, the right leg breaks with the
horizontal and vertical planes by kicking high and forward, with The rectangular blocks and cutting rhythm only belonging to
the toes like an upward pointing blade, to imply unstoppable wood carving makes the work harmonious with both hardness
speed. In concert with the figure’s calm and strong posture, and softness. The figures’ bodies are in one piece, stretching
Ju Ming uses the strength expressed in sharp and smooth with rhythm. One man pushes himself against the ground, and
cutting motions to create a rounded bronze section, and stretches out his other hand in an arch-like pose. The other man
after repeatedly stripping away the layers of skin and flesh all defends with one hand, stands firmly, and holds a balance in
that remains are the refined bones of the figure, forth-back action, which is highly rhythmic. The tense wooden
exuding an uncommon and lofty pride. Viewed texture of work perfectly coordinates with the persons’ body
from different angles, the work shape, precisely catching the abstract artistic characters in this
clearly displays the blending of specific scene. The form of arch is also a symbol of “two polarities”
movement and stillness integral of Taichi, summarizing the virtuality-solidity switch. It seems
to Taichi philosophy. Indeed, that the masters are fighting, while the pose that they hold each
with its natural and flowing style other is actually a circulation of power. The breath control and
the “external” strength circulation of Taichi is also embedded with the human connection
of this sculpture is in this work, developing a spiritual appeal, a higher self.
replaced with “inner”
qi, restoring “inner” As a developed work, Taichi Series - Arch is permanently collected
essence by carving by the Chinese University of Hong Kong, University of Cambridge,
the “ex ternal,” a and Ashmolean Museum of Oxford University. Taichi Series - Arch
testament to the presented in this auction is full of tension. The fine texture of the
mature language wood indicates a long-lived internal energy. When it is put on a
employed in Ju Ming’s desk, the Taichi spirit and the aesthetics of wood carving would be
Taichi sculptures. right in front of you to admire.
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