Tycoon
Oil Paintings by Li Yibing
May 10 - 31, 2012
Oil Paintings by Li Yibing
May 10 - 31, 2012
Artist will be present in the
Opening Reception: May 10 (Thursday), 2012, 6pm - 8pm
Da Kuan (大 款) is a common social phenomenon in China in almost all cities, big or small. This acknowledged term is used to describe a group of noveau-riche who has made it up the social ladder financially yet handicapped in social etiquette and attire. Da Kuan sounds like or may be has its origin from the English word “tycoon” but takes on a playful twist.
In his earlier series, Meditation, Li explores the numb sense of optimism that common people like us escape to in order to fend off the unrelenting pressure of everyday life. He uses the imageries to instill a tranquil moment of relief.
In the Tycoon series, all his characters seem deep in their thoughts probably on how to make it bigger economically. Eyes wide opened they pierce at the reality of life. These tycoons who appear at a loss are in fact in optimum physical and mental alert, a condition that we indeed desperately need these days.
Art Beatus Gallery is located on the ground floor of #50 Peel Street, Central (SOHO Area).
Da Kuan (大 款) is a common social phenomenon in China in almost all cities, big or small. This acknowledged term is used to describe a group of noveau-riche who has made it up the social ladder financially yet handicapped in social etiquette and attire. Da Kuan sounds like or may be has its origin from the English word “tycoon” but takes on a playful twist.
In his earlier series, Meditation, Li explores the numb sense of optimism that common people like us escape to in order to fend off the unrelenting pressure of everyday life. He uses the imageries to instill a tranquil moment of relief.
In the Tycoon series, all his characters seem deep in their thoughts probably on how to make it bigger economically. Eyes wide opened they pierce at the reality of life. These tycoons who appear at a loss are in fact in optimum physical and mental alert, a condition that we indeed desperately need these days.
Li lives and works in
Song Zhuang, the
artists' enclave in the suburban Beijing.
The Tycoon exhibition
is to open on May 10th, 2012 at Art Beatus Hong
Kong. For further information or interview with
the artist, you can contact us at dyiu@artbeatus.com.hk or call Dominic Chan
at 2522-1138 or Josephine Hau at 2526-0818.
Art Beatus Gallery is located on the ground floor of #50 Peel Street, Central (SOHO Area).
Gallery Hours: Mon-Sat 11:30am to 7:30pm, Closed on Sundays & Public Holidays.
