Xie Ai Ge

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About the artwork

Xie Ai Ge's inspiration for her newest series "菲马", which translates to non-horse or pseudo-horse, stemmed from her vision of portraying the mythical creature, the unicorn. The production of the sculptures coincided with the year of the horse, out of fortuitous chance, which the artist believes to be a predestined affinity. "我们的天空" is one of the artist's favourite pieces, which exudes warmth and love. A couple is depicted riding a unicorn, with the woman putting her arms around the man, lending against his back for support. With the unicorn and the two figures all facing forward, in a singular direction, the couple in love are growing in the same direction, sharing a common goal in life.

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.