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Yang Zhengzhong's Lucky Family
In this satirical and humorous take on the traditional family portrait, Yang Zhenzhong presents a rooster and a hen as the proud patriarch and matriarch, surrounded by their numerous chick offspring.
View the painting in Anasaea: https://anasaea.com/viewArtPiece/doZRxyfJsZxpXTCFW
Visit the DSL Gallery in Anasaea: https://anasaea.com/viewExhibition/khvyGFr4Rupe35GLy
The composition mimics the formal structure of a family portrait, with the "parents" standing tall and the "children" neatly arranged in rows. The black background and careful arrangement emphasize the staged nature of the image. Through this piece, Yang critiques the dynamics of family politics in Chinese society, particularly the emphasis on hierarchy, lineage, and the idealized "perfect" family. The use of chickens, a mundane subject, adds an ironic and playful tone while reflecting on the absurdity of societal expectations. Created in 1995 as part of Yang's "Lucky Family" series, this C-print photograph exemplifies the artist's conceptual approach and ability to blend humor with social commentary. It reflects his broader practice of exploring identity, societal norms, and the human condition through various media. Yang Zhenzhong, born in 1968 in Hangzhou, is a multi-disciplinary Chinese artist whose thought-provoking work has gained international recognition. He continues to create influential art across various media, living and working in Shanghai.
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By ANASAEA Art PodcastIn this satirical and humorous take on the traditional family portrait, Yang Zhenzhong presents a rooster and a hen as the proud patriarch and matriarch, surrounded by their numerous chick offspring.
View the painting in Anasaea: https://anasaea.com/viewArtPiece/doZRxyfJsZxpXTCFW
Visit the DSL Gallery in Anasaea: https://anasaea.com/viewExhibition/khvyGFr4Rupe35GLy
The composition mimics the formal structure of a family portrait, with the "parents" standing tall and the "children" neatly arranged in rows. The black background and careful arrangement emphasize the staged nature of the image. Through this piece, Yang critiques the dynamics of family politics in Chinese society, particularly the emphasis on hierarchy, lineage, and the idealized "perfect" family. The use of chickens, a mundane subject, adds an ironic and playful tone while reflecting on the absurdity of societal expectations. Created in 1995 as part of Yang's "Lucky Family" series, this C-print photograph exemplifies the artist's conceptual approach and ability to blend humor with social commentary. It reflects his broader practice of exploring identity, societal norms, and the human condition through various media. Yang Zhenzhong, born in 1968 in Hangzhou, is a multi-disciplinary Chinese artist whose thought-provoking work has gained international recognition. He continues to create influential art across various media, living and working in Shanghai.