Oil on canvas

Dia. 99 cm. 39 in.

Signed in Pinyin and dated on the bottom
PROVENANCE
Acquired directly by present important private Asian collector from the artist

Pure Lotus Emerging
Ji Xin's Flowers and Utopia

Born in Jiangsu in 1988, Ji Xin has recently emerged in the art world with his unique "Song-style aesthetics." After graduating from the Oil Painting Department of the China Academy of Art in 2010, he went to Paris for further studies two years later, where he won numerous awards. A year later, he obtained his master's degree and dedicated himself to a career as a professional artist. Today, as a Ph.D. candidate at the China Academy of Art, he is an internationally recognized artist represented by the Almine Rech Gallery. His works are part of collections at the Miami Institute of Contemporary Art, X Museum, Long Museum, Powerlong Art Museum, Deji Art Museum, and G Museum, among others.

New Chapter of Song Charm: a Timeless Fairy Tale

Ji Xin excels at blending Oriental charm with Western classical painting techniques. From 2013 to 2017, his creations predominantly featured a black tone, presenting a symbolic and mysterious style. His references to art history are evident in landscapes, figures, tones, or even specific details and props. He frequently used symbolic elements such as apples, flowers, and wooden horses to accentuate his figures during this period. Women in his paintings appear dreamy, serene, and subtly enigmatic, with a faint aura of loneliness that leaves a lasting impression.

The tondo June, completed in 2013. In this work, the artist combines his love of natural scenery with iconic female imagery, infusing the canvas with the essence of classical art. This piece showcases his thoughts and unique insights on cross-cultural and temporal themes.

Enchanted Visions in Circular Frames: Reflections of Grace

In this painting, the artist draws inspiration from the Renaissance master Albrecht Altdorfer's treatment of landscapes, rendering a sky with blue-green gradients and rolling white clouds. He depicts a girl in a white dress with childlike facial features, her side profile adorned with a white flower in her hair. She stands gracefully in the water. The painting's colours are soft, and the details are captivating. Sunlight pierces through the clouds, casting a gentle glow, while the lake's ripples subtly reflect the girl's white dress. Her deep hair colour contrasts with the water and leaves, highlighting her serene and composed demeanour.

Additionally, the artist employs a unique circular composition, making it one of only two early round paintings in his auction history, underscoring its rarity. Ji Xin intentionally softens the girl's facial features, directing the light onto the flower in her hair. The blooming flower and the girl's neckline are skillfully emphasized through perspective, showcasing an ambiguous, intrinsic beauty and the artist's dialogue between imagination and reality, past and present.

June, with its complete and rich composition, captures a serene moment where nature, beauty, and human emotions are frozen, evoking a sense of longing in the viewer.

Price estimate:
HKD 160,000 – 260,000
USD 20,500 – 33,300

Auction Result:
HKD: 204,000