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82 ͩډ b.1942 Shi Hu

મᓘྡ Picking
੹ኈ ॷ͉ Ink and colour on paper
ɓɘɘɓϋЪ 137 × 68.5 cm. 54 × 27 in.
Painted in 1991
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મᓘྡ€̛ɪ91 ͩډ ᖵஔ࢕ඕΙ€̛ɨ Titled in Chinese on upper right; signed in Chinese
and dated with an artist’s seal on bottom right
̈و LITERATURE
2018 ϋdͩډ೥ණ‘dᆎܠ෤೥఼d࠰ಥdୋ 2018, Shi Hu Collection, Chelesa Art, Hong Kong, p.
15 Ї 16 ࠫ 15-16
Ը๕ PROVENANCE
࠰ಥᆎܠ෤೥఼ Chelesa Art, Hong Kong
ԭݲӷɛϗᔛ Private Collection, Asia

HKD 120,000 – 220,000
USD 15,400 – 28,200

are depicted with abstract brushstrokes, representing the red beans in the forest, using a
flourishing red bean fruit gently swaying in the wind. On the left token symbolizing “lovesickness”
and upper parts of the painting, grey mist diffuses, blurring in traditional Chinese culture to
the boundaries of time and space in the work, echoing the express delicate emotions that
subtle and melodious aesthetic taste of Chinese ink painting. are difficult to put into words.
Splashes of red, ink, and warm yellow colours are scattered Their graceful bodies are faintly
throughout the painting, employing the drip technique is visible behind the snowy white
reminiscent of abstract expressionist master Jackson Pollock, branches, while the bronze-
adding a touch of dynamic energy to the artwork. The fusion of coloured shadows and pale
various techniques and elements showcases the traces of the highlights uniquely shape the
flow of time and continuous energy, filling the painting with a women, giving them a three-
sense of spirituality and transcendence. dimensional feel reminiscent
of Western perspective. Shi
Amidst the dense and speckled forest, the faint outlines of Hu presents the classical
two women can be vaguely seen. On the left, a young maiden beauty of Western ancient
mysteriously reveals half of her plump and lush face behind Greek and Roman sculptures
the foliage. Her affectionate gaze is captivating, and her red and Renaissance oil paintings
lips echo the radiant red beans on the branches. She looks through Chinese ink and paper, ͩډ੗؍ˇɾ‘d੹ኈॷ͉d180 x
ahead, seemingly immersed in deep longing for a distant lover. evoking a sense of ancient and 97 cmd1990 ϋ ˾ Ъdש ር ϓ ʹ ᄆ
833,700 ʩಥ࿆
On the right, the woman’s face is hidden, only showcasing her everlasting.
graceful and full figure from the back. The young girl collects

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