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Lot Essay
After applying the collage approach extensively to his creations and experimenting with propylene glycol to achieve dramatic visual effects, Qiu Deshu shifted his focus to "landscapes" as theme for his art in 2000. This piece, Fissuring- Hiding Light (Landscape) (Lot 47) is one of the most remarkable works of this particular period. A range of vibrantly hued mountains fill the tableau in a well-oppressed composition. With "fissuring" as his creative foundation, Qiu builds mountains of various heights with torn pieces of Rice paper on a coloured canvas. He achieved assorted permeability effects on the paper with different applications of brushstroke strength and shade.
From the perspective of modernist paintings, this piece by Qiu conjures up imageries from Mont Sainte-Victoire by Paul Czanne. With a bold, Czanne-like colouring approach, Qiu successfully achieved a three-dimensional visual experience on a two-dimensional canvas. Though having lived in different eras, Qiu and Czanne speak the same creative language of deconstruction, a technique that deviated from the artistic conventions of their times.
Inevitably, Qiu was heavily influenced by the onslaught of modern western art know-how in the 1980's. Nonetheless, his works reveal a ruminative insight into resurrecting ink art - a long-standing art form; furthermore, as an artist, Qiu has not yet completely assimilated into western art philosophies. Instead, as he applies propylene glycol to his art, Qiu marries Rice paper with ink in a tribute to the Chinese tradition. Meanwhile, in his application of the revolutionary "fissuring" technique, he also sees to draw attention to "Tao" - the way of the universe. Qui's pieces are characterised by the spirit of independence, and constant vigilance in peacetime, despite the fickleness of existence.
Born in Shanghai in 1948. Qiu Deshu visited Tufts University as a residence artist from 1985 to 1986. In early 1980s he discovered "cracks" during the making of the art work and then started using "fissuring" as his unique artistic language. The exhibitions he has participated include: Fissuring--Qiu Deshu, Goedhuis Contemporary, New York, USA (2003); Fissuring-Qiu Deshu New Works, Changliu Art Museum, Taiwan (2005); International Contemporary Chinese Water-Ink Exhibition, Asian Cultural Center Gallery in New York, USA (2006); Qiu Deshu - Ten years after "Grass Grass Group, Shanghai Duolun Contemporary Art Museum, Shanghai, China (2007); Fissuring -Buildings & Courtyard Latest works from Qiu Deshu Exhibition; New Works by Fission, Shanghai Grand Theater Gallery, Shanghai, China(2011).
From the perspective of modernist paintings, this piece by Qiu conjures up imageries from Mont Sainte-Victoire by Paul Czanne. With a bold, Czanne-like colouring approach, Qiu successfully achieved a three-dimensional visual experience on a two-dimensional canvas. Though having lived in different eras, Qiu and Czanne speak the same creative language of deconstruction, a technique that deviated from the artistic conventions of their times.
Inevitably, Qiu was heavily influenced by the onslaught of modern western art know-how in the 1980's. Nonetheless, his works reveal a ruminative insight into resurrecting ink art - a long-standing art form; furthermore, as an artist, Qiu has not yet completely assimilated into western art philosophies. Instead, as he applies propylene glycol to his art, Qiu marries Rice paper with ink in a tribute to the Chinese tradition. Meanwhile, in his application of the revolutionary "fissuring" technique, he also sees to draw attention to "Tao" - the way of the universe. Qui's pieces are characterised by the spirit of independence, and constant vigilance in peacetime, despite the fickleness of existence.
Born in Shanghai in 1948. Qiu Deshu visited Tufts University as a residence artist from 1985 to 1986. In early 1980s he discovered "cracks" during the making of the art work and then started using "fissuring" as his unique artistic language. The exhibitions he has participated include: Fissuring--Qiu Deshu, Goedhuis Contemporary, New York, USA (2003); Fissuring-Qiu Deshu New Works, Changliu Art Museum, Taiwan (2005); International Contemporary Chinese Water-Ink Exhibition, Asian Cultural Center Gallery in New York, USA (2006); Qiu Deshu - Ten years after "Grass Grass Group, Shanghai Duolun Contemporary Art Museum, Shanghai, China (2007); Fissuring -Buildings & Courtyard Latest works from Qiu Deshu Exhibition; New Works by Fission, Shanghai Grand Theater Gallery, Shanghai, China(2011).