Lot  267 Ravenel Autumn Auction 2023 Taipei

Ravenel Autumn Auction 2023 Taipei

Taichi Arch

JU Ming (Taiwanese, 1938 - 2023)

1992

Wood carving

60(L) x 22 (W) x 32 (H) cm

Estimate

TWD 3,400,000-5,500,000

HKD 829,000-1,341,000

USD 106,300-172,000

CNY 776,000-1,256,000

Sold Price

TWD 3,600,000

HKD 893,300

USD 114,395

CNY 818,182


Signature

Engraved left side JU Ming in Chinese and dated 1992
This lot is to be sold with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist and issued by Kalos Gallery

+ OVERVIEW

"Taichi Arch" was originally evolved from "Taichi Pushing Hands" The ar tist said: "There are distances between two objects in the' Pushing Hands' from the past, now, I connected those too hands, once they are connected, the flow of chi, and movements of muscles are connected and alive, become a single object, and transformed to an arch." Far from being just a mar tial ar t, Taichi is unrestrained and graceful, the relationship of two boxers are like the Chinese Ying Yang, pushing hands between two formed Taichi. Ju Ming inspired by nature when he practiced Taichi, and gradually completed his world famed Taichi Series, among the series, "Arch" is one of the liveliest piece of works. During his creation that span 20 years for Taichi Series, Ju Ming used this simple and abstractive "Arch" as a period for the series. This piece is a wood carving finished in 1992, and are obvious carving marks on the wood surface. The gesture of characters are harmony and beautiful. The artist honestly inherited Chinese traditions; he also brings new forms of aesthetic into it.
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Ravenel Autumn Auction 2023 Taipei

Sunday, December 3, 2023, 2:00pm