2012 Pillows
Description: The Vinegar Tasters (三酸圖, three sours; 嘗醋翁, vinegar tasting old-men; 嘗醋圖, 尝醋图), is a traditional subject in Chinese religious painting. The allegorical composition depicts the three founders of China's major religious and philosophical traditions: Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism. The theme in the painting has been interpreted as favoring Taoism and critical of the others. The three men are dipping their fingers in a vat of vinegar and tasting it; one man reacts with a sour expression, one reacts with a bitter expression, and one reacts with a sweet expression. The three men are Confucius, Buddha, and Laozi, respectively. Each man's expression represents the predominant attitude of his religion: Confucianism saw life as sour, in nee...
Description: A bold industrial-meets-street design that fuses mechanical power with stylized nationalism. Featuring a highly detailed turbocharger stamped “Made in China,” the artwork is wrapped in Chinese and English slogans, including the fierce Wutang War Whistle. Set against a distressed red backdrop with golden stars, reminiscent of the Chinese flag, this piece radiates intensity and mechanical dominance. Whether parody or pride, it’s a turbo-charged emblem of speed, power, and competitive spirit.
