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Huang Yuxing (b. 1975), Mountain Bathed Under Golden Sun, acrylic on canvas, signed and dated 18-19 on the reverse, 200 by 300 cm. 78¾ by 118⅛ in., Image Source: Sotheby’s

“Presenting a fantastic tableau of resplendent neon hues, Huang Yuxing’s fantastical landscape guides the viewer into a deeply meditative and radiant natural scene. One of the most renowned artists in China working today, Huang Yuxing’s innovative use of the Chinese realist technique of Gongbi are in full display in Mountain Bathed under Golden Sun (2018-19), in which the artist expertly deploys thin lines to meticulously outline the shapes and subtle movement of the landscape. Reminiscent of the contour lines found on topographic maps, the present work is a delicate and mesmerising exploration of nature…By juxtaposing and intermingling different shapes and colours, Huang creates a portal into a surreal new world. Recalling the landscapes of Chinese mountains, powerful rivers and cloud-mottled skies, such broad associations provide a sense of familiarity in an otherwise alien terrain.”

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