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About the artwork
Sigmar Polke was a German artist, whose paintings and photographs incorporated unconventional materials such as meteorite dust and detergent, and is considered to be one of the most influential painters of the postwar era. In depicting this influential figure, Ren utilises a myriad of colours, mixing both warm and cool tone colours on the canvas to create a vibrant visual contrast, that conveys the whimsical and complex nature of the artist. Polke is shown to be looking towards the viewer, drawing them into the work with his cryptic gaze. Through his skilful technique, Ren immortalises this vibrant spirit, and creates a befitting tribute for a man whose influence on art is still felt today.
About the artist
Born in Tianjin in 1976, Ren Zhenyu graduated in 1999 from the Oil Painting Department at Tianjin Academy of Fine Art, where he currently works as a lecturer. His talent was recognized and appreciated by renowned galleries and distinguished collectors throughout China, and he achieved fame in Europe through his distinct portrait series of historical and political icons, such as Andy Warhol and Chairman Mao. In his works, Ren plays with a wide spectrum of colours that are juxtaposed to create a unique expressionist interpretation of famous faces and experiments with texture and layering built on to reinforce the portrayal of faces from different perspectives.