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Kies een stemming en de kamer zelf antwoordt — het licht koelt of warmt op, de sfeer verandert van tempo, en alleen de werken die dat gevoel belichamen, treden naar voren uit de duisternis. De rest verdwijnt in de schaduw.
Tian Shixin
Tian Shixin: Bridging Tradition and Innovation in Sculpture Tian Shixin (born 1941, Beijing) stands as a prominent figure in contemporary Chinese sculpture, recognized for his profound engagement with philosophical concepts – particularly Lao Tzu’s “The Way of Hard and Soft” – and his masterful execution of sculptural forms that resonate with both cultural heritage and artistic experimentation. His journey began at the Beijing Fine Art
s Academy where he honed foundational skills before embarking on a distinguished academic career as professor at the Sculpture Graduate School of Central Academy of Art & Design, shaping generations of artists. Early Influences: Shixin’s formative years were marked by exposure to Marxist aesthetics and socialist realism, reflecting the artistic landscape of his time. However, he quickly transcended these constraints, demonstrating a…