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About the artwork
In this sketch, Xie Ai Ge portrays a man meditating with his hands in a prayer position, skillfully remaining stagnant on a rock striving towards spiritual liberation. He stands on the highest point of the rock, which evokes his desire to reach a higher level of consciousness. The bird lightly rests on his shoulder, indicating his progressive journey in liberating the human soul.
About the artist
Born in Hunan province in 1977, Xie Ai Ge made her name in the international art world with a host of remarkable works in bronze and synthetic materials. Graduated from the Shanghai Fine Arts College, she was recognized early as a promising young sculptor and in 2005, was acclaimed by art critics for her innovative work during her exhibition in the Shanghai Duolon Museum of Modern Art. The artist has progressed to exhibit globally with a focus on China and the US, where her works are part of many prestigious collections. Xie Ai Ge currently lives and works in Shanghai, China.