About the artwork
Xie Ai Ge creates a white pristine sculpture of a man in the midst of his Tai Chi practice. Through her unique method of representing freedom and innocence, Xie Ai Ge symbolizes the purity of her vision of life through her material choices. With smooth, shiny, and white textualities, her adorable human figure calms the turbulent mind and is pleasing to the eye.
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.