One of Sui Jianguo's most iconic subjects, the Mao jacket symbolizes Mao's legacy. Given that the jacket is emptied of its signature occupant, it may be viewed as both nostalgic and critical, mirroring the views of the artist and many Chinese of his generation. To date, Legacy Mantle, 2008 is one of the rare and earliest works on paper ever executed by this esteemed Chinese sculpture artist.
42.52 x 30.30 in
108.0 x 77.0 cm
Signed and dated by the artist
One of Sui Jianguo's most iconic subjects, the Mao jacket symbolizes Mao's legacy. Given that the jacket is emptied of its signature occupant, it may be viewed as both nostalgic and critical, mirroring the views of the artist and many Chinese of his generation. To date, Legacy Mantle, 2008 is one of the rare and earliest works on paper ever executed by this esteemed Chinese sculpture artist.
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