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Mountains
Details
SHEN QIN (B. 1958)
Mountains
Scroll, mounted and framed
Ink on paper
35 x 175 cm. (13 3/4 x 68 7/8 in.)
Mountains
Scroll, mounted and framed
Ink on paper
35 x 175 cm. (13 3/4 x 68 7/8 in.)
Further details
For Shen Qin, the practice of ink painting is a state of mind. The use of muted, monochromatic palette is one of the most striking features of his work, depicting mountains, flowers, plants and still-life against the background of ponds, pavilions or imaginary spaces. Shen’s portrayal of broadly contoured landscape with pared-down and minimalistic lines depicts scenes that recall the ethereal gardens and mountains described in classical Chinese poetry. By incorporating elements of design, Shen creates images imbued with a sense of quietness that resemble black-and-white film stills: light and airiness permeate his paintings and evoke reverie.
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