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THBFramed Shang Ding Portrait Drawing of a Woman, 2007
Lot 51e
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Shang Ding (Chinese, b. 1954). Portrait of a woman, charcoal on paper, signed and dated 2007 on lower left. A lovely bust-length portrait of a woman, perhaps Yu Tan, a subject depicted by Shang Ding in other works. She is young but nevertheless presents with a knowing expression of solemnity and experience. The woman is posed facing toward her left, her eyes slightly closed as if thinking or peering in the distance, her attractive visage framed by long wispy locks. Size: 16" L x 12.5" W (40.6 cm x 31.8 cm); 24.5" L x 21.25" W (62.2 cm x 54 cm) framed
Shang Ding is a highly acclaimed artist and was a respected professor at the Peoples Liberation Army Academy of Art who also lectured at the Chinese Central Academy of Fine Arts. He is highlighted in several reference publications in China, which cite great Chinese painters since the 1700s. Interestingly, Ding documented the Cultural Revolution and Chinese army life and created paintings inspired by these subjects. Such visual records of the Cultural Revolution are very rare and difficult to find. In addition, he took part in creating monumental paintings said to be the size of football fields that were displayed in China. Ding's oeuvre has been exhibited in every major museum in China and Japan as well as several other countries. Today, his paintings are also being collected by museums and galleries throughout the US.
Shang Ding's father was a journalist and mother a factory union leader. Many journalists were imprisoned during the Cultural Revolution, and Shang Ding's parents were arrested when he was only 14 years old; they were held for three years. This impacted him tremendously. He felt ostracized from other children, and also insecure - not knowing when his parents would return. This inspired him to dedicate himself to his art, and his works were fueled by introspection. At age 17, Shang Ding joined the army, but given his passion for art, he would paint at night - beneath his sheets with a flashlight. His depictions of soldiers at war were fostered by eight years of working with other soldiers during which he came to appreciate how these young soldiers persevered despite their fears. In time, his paintings were recognized by important individuals such as Mao Zedong's wife and he began to win awards. He then trained at two respected art schools in China, receiving a Masters Degree from the Zhejiang Academy of Fine Arts and then became an Associate Professor at the Peoples Liberation Army Academy of Art. In 1988, he moved to the US. He has stated, "Life here is always new and changing. The culture is new and people are not afraid of change. China has such deep history and change does not always come easily."
Provenance: Gift from relative within the US, private Superior, Colorado, USA collection
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#154289The portrait has not been examined outside of the frame but appears to be in excellent condition save slight waviness to the paper. Framing meets gallery standards and the piece is wired for suspension and ready to hang.Condition
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