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Zhang Huan's Big Buddha
Zhang Huan's "Big Buddha" is a monumental and thought-provoking sculpture that challenges traditional notions of faith and the role of the Buddha.
THE ARWORK IN ANASAEA:
https://anasaea.com/viewArtPiece/iCSD4hJ29cMmjgquW
THE DSL COLLECTION in ANASAEA: https://anasaea.com/dslcollection
The six-meter-tall skeletal figure, seated in a meditative pose, is crafted from a combination of wood, steel, and stone. The intricately constructed rib cage, made from pear tree wood sourced from Shandong, took nine months to prepare and assemble. The sculpture holds a striking contrast between life and death through its choice of materials. The wooden ribs symbolize the vitality of life, while the stone figure of Zhang Huan himself, held within the Buddha's grasp, represents the inevitability of mortality. This juxtaposition invites viewers to contemplate the ephemeral nature of existence and the persistence of faith in the face of impermanence. Housed within a wooden and glass enclosure, the artwork is further animated by the presence of birds perched on and around the structure. This element adds a layer of movement and energy to the piece, emphasizing the themes of life, nature, and the transient nature of all things. "Big Buddha" stands as a powerful testament to Zhang Huan's artistic vision, his Buddhist influences, and his ongoing exploration of the human condition.
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By ANASAEA Art PodcastZhang Huan's "Big Buddha" is a monumental and thought-provoking sculpture that challenges traditional notions of faith and the role of the Buddha.
THE ARWORK IN ANASAEA:
https://anasaea.com/viewArtPiece/iCSD4hJ29cMmjgquW
THE DSL COLLECTION in ANASAEA: https://anasaea.com/dslcollection
The six-meter-tall skeletal figure, seated in a meditative pose, is crafted from a combination of wood, steel, and stone. The intricately constructed rib cage, made from pear tree wood sourced from Shandong, took nine months to prepare and assemble. The sculpture holds a striking contrast between life and death through its choice of materials. The wooden ribs symbolize the vitality of life, while the stone figure of Zhang Huan himself, held within the Buddha's grasp, represents the inevitability of mortality. This juxtaposition invites viewers to contemplate the ephemeral nature of existence and the persistence of faith in the face of impermanence. Housed within a wooden and glass enclosure, the artwork is further animated by the presence of birds perched on and around the structure. This element adds a layer of movement and energy to the piece, emphasizing the themes of life, nature, and the transient nature of all things. "Big Buddha" stands as a powerful testament to Zhang Huan's artistic vision, his Buddhist influences, and his ongoing exploration of the human condition.