Description

This sculpture by Chen Wenling depicts a bright red, naked figure frozen in a playful stance.

The exaggerated expression and glossy finish create a sense of tension between innocence and satire.

Chen Wenling (b.1969, Fujian, China) is one of the most globally acclaimed contemporary sculptors. He has achieved international fame from the late 1990s with his characteristic ‘Red Memory’ series of sculptures featuring laughing, naked boy figures covered in shiny, bright red vehicle duco.