PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
The Guest by Kzeng seeks to render his cultural roots through symbols of traditions like Chinese facial painting or flower painting from the Song dynasty, reinterpreting these elements in his own personal style. In the case of the large The Guest, for instance, he is portrayed with three big eyes on his face which, according to Kzeng, “allow him to see the past, present and future as if he were a messenger travelling through time.” As regards color, Kzeng chose blue tones on the white porcelain to ensure a sense of visual harmony and balance.
He then combines these colors with touches of golden luster in order to convey the prestige associated so closely with ancient Chinese porcelain. The end results are two striking yet serene creations.
Kzeng Jiang is the first Chinese artist to join the creative universe of The Guest. Based in Shanghai, his work captures the contemporary culture of the East and big brands transformed into cult iconography through vibrant, radical illustrations.
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PAST, PRESENT
AND FUTURE
The Guest by Kzeng seeks to render his cultural roots through symbols of traditions like Chinese facial painting or flower painting from the Song dynasty, reinterpreting these elements in his own personal style. In the case of the large The Guest, for instance, he is portrayed with three big eyes on his face which, according to Kzeng, “allow him to see the past, present and future as if he were a messenger travelling through time.” As regards color, Kzeng chose blue tones on the white porcelain to ensure a sense of visual harmony and balance.
Kzeng Jiang is the first Chinese artist to join the creative universe of The Guest. Based in Shanghai, his work captures the contemporary culture of the East and big brands transformed into cult iconography through vibrant, radical illustrations.
He then combines these colors with touches of golden luster in order to convey the prestige associated so closely with ancient Chinese porcelain. The end results are two striking yet serene creations.
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