Wood sculpture

76 x 43 x 39 cm. 29 7/8 x 16 7/8 x 15 3/8 in.

Signed in Chinese and dated on the bottom
PROVENANCE
Kalos Gallery, Taipei
6 Apr 2014, Poly Hong Kong Spring Auctions, Lot 125
Private Collection, Asia

The Real Living World, the Personal Interpretation of “Self”

“The expression and spirit of the Living World creation is to describe the living world in a macro perspective, is an abstract presentation of the colorful yet complex living world.”
——Ju Ming

Living World Series is a transition from “Human in Nature” to “Human in Living World”. Ju's creations depict the daily life with a potent resonance for the viewers. The diverse figures originate from Ju's observation on life for years, expressing his artistic appeal with the note of authenticity.

Living World Series – Seated Girl focuses on the face and shape of the protagonist, her pink dress and sitting pose indicates the softness and cuteness vividly presenting the figure's unique innocence and purity to us. She seems to be seated at a corner in a metropolis, interpreting the wonder of the living world with her curiosity and imagination. Like a mirror, her expression reflects our faces and thoughts in this world. The awesome art of wood carving shows us the humbleness and purity of the nature of life, which makes us feel, think, and understand in the girl's position.

From Taichi to Living World, “Humanity” is always the art origin of Ju's sculptures, merging the world towards the harmony, shining the personal charming as well, and provides the viewers his answer to the “Common Look of Human”.

Price estimate:
HKD: 200,000 – 400,000
USD: 25,800 – 51,600

Auction Result:
HKD: 354,000