Falling Pages, 2017
Painting : oil · 139.7 x 139.7 x 2 cm 55 x 55 x 0.8 inch · Ready to hang
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About the artwork
Type
Painting : Unique artwork
Condition
Artwork sold in perfect condition, not framed, ready to hang
with stretcher frame
Authenticity
Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the gallery
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Signature
Hand-signed by artist
Dimensions ( cm • inch )
139.7 x 139.7 x 2 cm 55 x 55 x 0.8 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Vetted seller since 2023
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Description
Li Jian Hua's work bridges classical Chinese aesthetics with modern existential questions. Through meticulous brushwork and symbolic objects—furniture, books, animals, and mythical figures—his art explores themes of power, education, heritage, and personal freedom. Rich with cultural references yet open to personal interpretation, his paintings resonate across borders, inviting reflection on the human experience in both historical and contemporary contexts.
Presentation
Li Jianhua (b. 1979, China) creates work that blends past and present, conscious and subconscious. His series explores traditional Chinese symbols—antique furniture, books, ink, and animals—to reflect on cultural identity, education, and societal values. Using classical techniques like linear brushwork and ink wash, Li contrasts structure with fluidity, history with emotion.
The series also speaks to personal and collective interpretation. As Li explains, meaning evolves with each viewer's background and perspective. In later works, a recurring figure—the “little golden man”—draws parallels with Israel’s cultural icon ‘Israelchik,’ representing the universal struggle between individual spirit and societal establishment. These cross-cultural symbols invite reflection on freedom, identity, and resistance across time and place.
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