About the artwork
Ref Joanne Shown making a move that transitions to the right from the beginning stance of Qigong exercise 'Holding the Sun', the figure is caught in process and gentle flow. A position important. Withing and between every Tai Chi movement is a connecting position significant of transfer of energy to and from different areas of the body.
About the artist
Born in Hunan province in 1977, Xie Ai Ge made her name in the international art world with a host of remarkable works in bronze and synthetic materials. Graduated from the Shanghai Fine Arts College, she was recognized early as a promising young sculptor and in 2005, was acclaimed by art critics for her innovative work during her exhibition in the Shanghai Duolon Museum of Modern Art. The artist has progressed to exhibit globally with a focus on China and the US, where her works are part of many prestigious collections. Xie Ai Ge currently lives and works in Shanghai, China.