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方召麐
描述
- Fang Zhaolin
- 祖國山河
- 設色紙本
鏡框
祖國山河。一九八九年作。方召麐。
款識:
迩近精神 較佳,執筆作畫完成山水兩幅,習字數起,每日工作五六小時尚不覺疲累。人生苦短,友朋親戚之事亦足以影響工作情緒,徒自苦耳。
己已正月。並題數句。方召麐。
鈐印:
「召麐」、「壽」、「宣周」。
來源
瑪麗及莊智博珍藏
Condition
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
拍品資料及來源
In the late 20th century, Fang Zhaolin's creations stand for change in both style and content. Through her colourful and naive painting style, her works are easily accessible to a viewing public unfamiliar with the intellectualised structure of Chinese painting. And through her direct reference to current events through her images and inscriptions, her voice is easily heard. Recognised for her Boat People series depicting the waves of Vietnamese refugees fleeing their home in the late 1970s and 1980s, Fang Zhaolin also created paintings of images from her travels or nostalgia of her homeland. Mountains and Rivers of My Native Land (1989) is an exceptionally noteworthy painting of a towering landscape with people slowly climbing their way to the top. Her inscription states that "Life is hard, but friends and family endure…". In a time of conflict she chooses cheerfulness and optimism. "One must be undaunted by setbacks, must keep moving ahead and must strive for change and innovation. Since the sixties I have continued to push myself to hard work and, with unflagging faith and determination, have continuously sought a way forward." -- Fang Zhaolin, London, June 1988