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About the artwork
This sketch features Xie Ai Ge's Tree series which focuses on the harmony between nature and man, and the happiness that lies in everyday life, heavily inspired by her own childhood growing up in the mountains of China. In this sketch, a man sits contentedly on a bent tree trunk with a bird perching onto his index finger, which suggests that he has achieved and fulfilled his journey to transcendent self-actualization. Through the symbol of the bird, which symbolized freedom for the artist, this sketch encourages the viewer to take the time to enjoy the peace and calm of nature.
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.