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THBJames Chan Leong Mixed Media - Landscape in Reds, 1961
Lot 133
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James Chan Leong (Chinese-American, 1929-2011). "Landscape in Reds" mixed media, 1961. An Abstract-Expressionist composition created by Chinese-American post-war artist James Chan Leong when he was living in Rome in 1961. In the States his home was in San Francisco, California; however, Leong would stay in Italy for three decades. This piece is rooted in non-objectivity as we see very little in the way of the figure; however, Leong's focus on the color red may be a reference to his Chinese heritage. Throughout his career, Leong would use his art to address his Chinese-American identity. This mixed media composition is comprised of paper, vinavil, ink, HCL, and casein on paper mounted on canvas. Size: 17.875" W x 11.75" H (45.4 cm x 29.8 cm); 24" W x 18.25" H (61 cm x 46.4 cm) framed
This composition is accompanied by a copy of the artist's letter to the former owner Pat Baker and states, "Anxious to hear how your husband liked the 'landscape', and what his reactions were. That painting, as well as the other small ones you saw here started a chain reaction toward a freer realization in my work. I'm in the throes of transition, and it's all very exciting. By fall, I should have enough time in which to work these problems out and you will probably see some of them at the Feingarten. / Speaking of the Feingarten, thank you for bringing in your sister and other people to the gallery. I'm really flattered and honored by your selection of my work, and hope the paintings bring you as much joy as it did to me during creation. I'm glad they found a good home . . . "
This work is also accompanied by a copy of an artist declaration in which James Chan Leong stated that he was an American artist living in Rome, Italy when this piece was painted during the year 1961.
James Chan Leong had a very successful career and received many significant honors and used his art to engage with his identity. Leong went to Norway on a Fulbright Scholarship in 1956. After this, he received a Guggenheim Fellowship which took him to Rome where he stayed at the American Academy. A charismatic individual, he actually transformed the 15th century Palazzo Pio into an artists' haven, subletting spacdes to famous artists such as Cy Twombly. Leong found comfort in Italy where his Chinese American identity was welcomed and embraced. He stated, "I think more than anything else, it gave me a sense of self and assurance that you don't have here … People in America are constantly questioning who you are, what you are. There's always a stratum here that you have to belong to."
Provenance: ex Robert Davis collection, New York City, New York USA; ex-Pat Baker, purchased in 1961
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#156046Some age wear to upper left, but otherwise the composition is generally very good save some expected darkening to canvas surrounding the landscape. An exhibition label on the verso states, "Leong - 1961 - "Landscape in Reds" - Mixed Media - Tecnica Mista". Tecnica Mista is Italian for Mixed Media. Minor scuffs to frame. Wired for suspension.Condition
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