Ju Ming (Zhu Ming)

Private Collection, Hong Kong

This work is generally in good condition. Minor signs of oxidation are visible throughout the body of the work, but do not affect the overall quality of the work. There are no signs of chipping or dents. Free standing.
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"To the connoisseurs of traditional Chinese art, a special attraction of Ju Ming's work lies in the precarious equilibrium he achieves in preserving the natural spirit of his raw materials, without being compromised by the virtuosity of his technique... Between artifice and naturalness, an ambiguous border is constantly maintained to titillate the preferred taste. Ju Ming's astonishing sculptural skill becomes a satisfying aesthetic experience in itself when one starts to read his clean cutting strokes, the swift but exact lines, and the controlled finish at which point the natural material takes over."
-- Chang Tsong-zung, "The Essence of Matter," in exh. cat., Ju Ming: Installation Taichi, Place Vendôme - Paris, Tai Pei: Min Sheng Daily, 1997, p.13