| Rocks Into Gold: Zhan Wang: Sculptures from the Sierra Contributor(s): Kelley, Jeff (Author), Tsuruta, Kaz (Photographer) |
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ISBN: 0939117452 ISBN-13: 9780939117451 Publisher: Asian Art Museum of San Francisco OUR PRICE: $22.46 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2008 Annotation: "Rocks Into Gold" is an exhibition of site-specific sculptures by Zhan Wang, one of China's most celebrated contemporary artists. The exhibition incorporates elements from two strains of the artist's work: his "scholar's rocks," sculptures in which Zhan creates shiny stainless steel replicas of the weather-worn boulders traditionally used in China for contemplation and reflection; and his "cityscape" sculptures in which Zhan creates topographical models of urban landscapes using mirrored utensils, steel pots, and pans. Combining these two distinct styles, Zhan has created an original work for the Asian Art Museum that will carry a unified theme drawing upon San Francisco and its history. "Rocks Into Gold" explores a sense of place, discovery and exploration while touching upon the histories of China, the American Western frontier and Chinese American immigration. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Art | Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions - General - Art | Asian - Chinese - Art | Sculpture & Installation |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 8.4" W x 9.9" (0.95 lbs) 88 pages |
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| Publisher Description: This Chinese art book profiles the modern, metallic sculptures of one of China's greatest contemporary artists. Rocks Into Gold is an exhibition of site-specific sculptures by Zhan Wang, one of China's most celebrated contemporary artists. The exhibition incorporates elements from two strains of the artist's work: his scholar's rocks, sculptures in which Zhan creates shiny stainless steel replicas of the weather-worn boulders traditionally used in China for contemplation and reflection; and his cityscape sculptures in which Zhan creates topographical models of urban landscapes using mirrored utensils, steel pots, and pans. Combining these two distinct styles, Zhan has created an original work for the Asian Art Museum that will carry a unified theme drawing upon San Francisco and its history. Rocks Into Gold explores a sense of place, discovery and exploration while touching upon the histories of China, the American Western frontier and Chinese American immigration. |