Untitled #4. From the series There is an ocean in my glass, 2020
Ying Chen

Photography : archival pigment print

203.2 x 152.4 x 0.3 cm 80 x 60 x 0.1 inch

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Numbered and limited to 5 copies

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Dimensions cm inch

203.2 x 152.4 x 0.3 cm 80 x 60 x 0.1 inch Height x Width x Depth

Framing

Not framed


Tags

Still Life

Floral

Asian art

Dark

Photomontage

Table

glass (drinkware)

Black

Green

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Artwork location: United States

Edition of 5 + 1AP Unframed Other sizes and editions: Image size: 24 in. H x 20 in. W Edition of 10 + 2AP Unframed 

There Is An Ocean In My Glass I have a reoccurring dream: scenery consisting of cloud filled Sky, fields of grass, and a body of water. In this foggy but colorful dream, sky is cloudy, yet everything is brightly lit. there is a thick fog blurring vision that I cannot discern whether it is imagined or familiar scenes.I wanted to capture in photos how small flower cuttings can inspire/trigger those dreamt memories of landscapes. By composing nature figures into a photo, I wanted to represent how flower cutting can channel those dreamscapes in a photo. Stitch-like lines were added to make a person question if what they are seeing is paper cutting collage, hoping to replicate a dream-like feel through making viewers question the photos.

This striking artwork juxtaposes everyday objects with natural elements, creating a compelling visual narrative. At its center, two elegant martini glasses are perched upon a vibrant orange and silver base, each glass cradling a white napkin and a sprig of green, possibly a nod to the synthesis of nature and artifice. The backdrop is a dark, enigmatic landscape, with a dramatic swirl of deep green fabric that resembles a wave frozen in motion, adding a sense of fluidity and depth. A circular cutout reveals serene water, juxtaposing the static objects with the dynamism of nature. This contrast between the man-made and the natural world is emphasized through bold textures and colors, making the piece both visually arresting and thought-provoking. The composition challenges the viewer to contemplate the intersection of human creativity and the organic world.

Ying Chen was born in Tokyo, Japan, to Chinese parents living in Japan. She grew up and spent her early childhood in Japan until the age of seven, then spent her youth in China. Now Chen has graduated from SCAD with her bachelor's degree and is currently enrolled in the SCAD graduate photo department. Since 2018, her focus has been on photo collages. Using a collection of photos she selected for a theme, Chen aims to convey her state of mind in a deconstructed yet the whole picture.

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Ying Chen, Untitled #4. From the series There is an ocean in my glass
Japan  • 1993

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Ying Chen was born in Tokyo, Japan, to Chinese parents living in Japan. She grew up and spent her early childhood in Japan until the age of seven, then spent her youth in China. Now Chen has graduated from SCAD with her bachelor's degree and is currently enrolled in the SCAD graduate photo department. Since 2018, her focus has been on photo collages. Using a collection of photos she selected for a theme, Chen aims to convey her state of mind in a deconstructed yet the whole picture.

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