Wu Qiong

在这里 (3) – 守 I Will Guard You Silently, 2015
Bronze, 62 x 73 x 53 cm

USD 14,700

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About the artwork

The motif of a couple is not unusual in Wu Qiong's works, and brings to mind a system of support for an individual facing an unknown future. In this piece, the characters sit huddled together on a craggy rock face, looking upwards to the sky with expressions that belie ambiguity - do they despair for fear of the unknown, or are they quietly hopeful for a better future? With an arm slipped around the woman, her partner provides assurance and comfort and they face their obstacles together.



About the artist

Born in China, Beijing in 1981, Wu Qiong graduated from the Beijing Shi Fan University in 2001 and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in 2006. He was exposed to art very young in life with his father being an artist and his mother being a fashion designer. 

Wu Qiong’s art focuses on childhood, capturing a nostalgic and sometimes humorous portrayal of a generation's childhood experiences. Inspired by China and Singapore, his post-Pop art blends elements of Pop Art with a more personal and nostalgic touch. His experiences growing up in the 1980s under the one-child policy also influences his creations. 

Wu Qiong’s art has garnered attention internationally and in China, though his collector are typically kept private. His art has also been exhibited at various international fairs including Art Miami, Art Cologne and Bridge Art Fair. 

Important Collections: 

Musée des Beaux-Arts de Tours, France
Asian Art Museum of Cuba, Cuba
Daniel Yun, Founder & Managing Director at MediaCorp Raintree Pictures, Singapore
Watson Tan, Founder of Upfront Models, Singapore
Sally Teo, Chief Fashion Editor at ACP Magazines, Singapore
Addy Lee, Celebrity Stylist, Singapore
Mark Lee, Artiste at MediaCorp, Singapore
Quan Yi Fong, Artiste at MediaCorp, Singapore
Ben Yeo, Artiste at MediaCorp, Singapore
Malaysia Embassy, Singapore 

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