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. Featuring a unique yet balanced composition, this sculpture depict a figure with arms raised in elation as he leans back and looks up, while the horse he is riding faces towards, looking towards the ground. With a harmonious composition and ethereal colour scheme, this work exudes feelings of serenity one may experience being one with 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.