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LI SHUANG 李爽 (B. 1957)

LI SHUANG 李爽 (B. 1957) Real Happiness within Reach 2005 Oil on canvas Signed 113cm x 146 cm 李爽 2005年作 壓克力畫布 - PROVENANCE: English Private Collection - NOTE: Please note similar works sold at Christie's, London, 17 Oct 2006, lot 327; Christie's, London, 13 Dec 2007, 287; Sotheby's, New York, 21 March 2007, lot 219; Sotheby's, Hong Kong, 07 October 2007, lot 745 and Sotheby's, New York, 02 April 2008, lot 245. Li Shuang, born in Beijing in 1957, is a prominent contemporary artist who has been widely exhibited across Asia, Europe, and America since the early 1980s. Now based in Paris, Li Shuang has emerged as one of the most recognized figures in contemporary Chinese painting. Her work has gained international acclaim for its unique blend of traditional Chinese elements and modern sensibilities, creating a distinct voice in the landscape of global art. Li Shuang's early life was deeply shaped by the political and cultural upheavals of the Cultural Revolution, a period of stringent thought control and revolutionary fervor in China. Raised during this tumultuous era, she became acutely aware of the ideological constraints and the pressure to conform. Her rebellious spirit, both in her personal life and her art, led to a significant turning point. In the late 1970s, when Li Shuang sought permission to marry a French diplomat stationed in Beijing, she was arrested and imprisoned for two years in the Liang Xiang prison camp, accused of "hooliganism" and "offending the dignity of the country." This harsh "re-education" sentence left a profound mark on her, but it also marked a decisive moment of defiance and personal liberation. After her release, she moved to Paris in the early 1980s, where she has continued her artistic career. While her work does not directly confront anger or political suppression, it reflects an inner strength and quiet resilience, particularly in her depictions of women. Li’s subjects, often women, exude a sense of balance, serenity, and a profound, quiet complexity. These figures often embody a sense of personal power and tranquility that contrasts with the chaotic forces that shaped Li's early life. This subtle yet powerful depiction of strength is central to her artistic expression. Li’s work frequently incorporates traditional still life elements—vases, fruits, and blossoms—arranged alongside her figures, creating a rich and textured visual environment. These objects are imbued with a sense of timelessness, adding to the reflective and serene quality of her paintings. However, it is Li's signature use of vibrant, luxurious color that sets her work apart, infusing it with a sumptuous feel that invites both visual and emotional engagement. The rich tones she uses—ranging from deep reds and purples to golden yellows—imbue her compositions with a tactile, almost opulent quality, heightening the impact of her elegant and introspective subjects. Li Shuang’s work has been featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions in renowned institutions across the globe. Her solo exhibitions include Silent Strength (2021) at the Beijing Art Museum, Timeless Moments (2018) at the Long Museum in Shanghai, and The Quiet Power (2015) at the Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris. Her participation in major group exhibitions includes Contemporary Chinese Art (2020) at the Tate Modern in London, Art of the East: Chinese Paintings (2017) at the Guggenheim Museum in New York, and The New Wave (2015) at the Centre Pompidou in Paris. Li Shuang’s works are part of numerous prestigious collections worldwide, including those of the Shanghai Art Museum, the Hong Kong Museum of Art, and the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris. Her unique blend of Eastern and Western traditions, her elegant yet powerful figures, and her masterful use of color have made her a significant figure in contemporary art, with her paintings continuing to captivate audiences around the world. Through her quiet yet profound works, Li Shuang reflects the enduring strength of the human spirit and the complexities of identity, offering a unique and personal exploration of women, culture, and transformation in the modern world. Her paintings are a testament to resilience, balance, and the ongoing search for inner peace amidst external chaos.

LI SHUANG (B. 1954). Plum-Originated Road. oil on canvas 162 x 130 cm. (63

LI SHUANG (B. 1954). Plum-Originated Road. oil on canvas 162 x 130 cm. (63 3⁄4 x 51 1⁄8 in.).

Li Shuang (b.1957) "Flowers Blush in Twilight", 2005. Original painting, oil on canvas, 100 x 81 cm. Signed and dated lower left in pinyin.

Her painting depicts a peaceful, almost bodhisattva-like female figure in a serene, marvelously lit landscape, reminding us of the artist's spiritual quest and her roots in Chinese culture ( 现当代艺术)

Li Shuang (b.1957) "Flowers Blush in Twilight", 2005. Original painting, oil on canvas, 100 x 81 cm. Signed and dated lower left in pinyin.

Her painting depicts a peaceful, almost bodhisattva-like female figure in a serene, marvelously lit landscape, reminding us of the artist's spiritual quest and her roots in Chinese culture.

Li Shuang, b.1957) "Flowers Blush in Twilight", 2005. Original painting, oil on canvas, 100 x 81 cm. Signed and dated lower left in pinyin.

Her painting depicts a peaceful, almost bodhisattva-like female figure in a serene, marvelously lit landscape, reminding us of the artist's spiritual quest and her roots in Chinese culture.

李爽 LI SHUANG ( Chinese, b.1957 )

芳林杏花 Apricot Flowers in the Fragrant Woods 背面簽名：李爽 Li Shuang 2007 Signed on reverse: Li Shuang in Chinese and English, dated 2007

LI SHUANG (B.1957) Feeling Joyful for the Arrival of Yong Tong oil on canv

LI SHUANG (B.1957) Feeling Joyful for the Arrival of Yong Tong oil on canvas 195 x 114 cm. (76 3/4 x 44 7/8 in.)

LI SHUANG ZEPHYR ET FINE PLUIE

signature and date lower left

李爽 LI SHUANG (b.1957)

無題 Untitled 簽名：李爽Lishuang 2007 Signed Lishung in Chinese and English, dated 2007

LI Shuang (1957-) / 李爽 Composition abstraite

LI Shuang (1957-) / 李爽 Composition abstraite Collage sur papier Signé en bas à gauche 29,8 x 26 cm (pliures, petites déchirures) Note : Née en 1957, Li Shuang est issue d'une famille lettrée. Du reste, son grand-père était antiquaire. Elle est connue pour avoir co-fondé en 1979 le groupe Les Étoiles, premier mouvement artistique d'avant-garde à réclamer la liberté de l'art en Chine. Ce dernier compte parmi ses membres les plus célèbre, inter alia, Ai Weiwei et Yang Yiping. ABSTRACTION - A SIGNED MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER BY LI SHUANG (1957-) / 李爽 China, 20th century

Li Shuang (1957)

Untitled signed and dated 2006 (lower left) and inscribed with Chinese characters (lower right) oil on canvas, 120x120 cm Provenance: Kunsthandel Ferry Hoogendijk, Naarden. -Private collection, The Netherlands.

LI Shuang (CHN/1957) Adam & Eve, 2012

LI Shuang (CHN/1957) Adam & Eve, 2012 Acrylique sur toile 150 x 220 cm Signée en bas à droite Acrylic on canvas 59 x 86 5/8 in Signed lower right

Li Shuang (1957)

Buddha under a blossoming branch signed lower left, and dated 2006 and titled lower right in Chinese caracters oil on canvas, 120x120 cm

LI SHUANG (1957) L'Age d'Or, 2008

Acrylique sur toile signée et datée en bas à gauche

LI SHUANG, NÉ EN 1957

LI Shuang, né en 1957 L'Enfant Roi, 2010 peinture sur toile, signée et datée en bas à gauche, 33x46 cm.

Li Shuang

L'Age d'Or Signed and dated 'Li Shuang 2004' lower left.

LI SHUANG (Né en 1957) RIZIERE ROSE, 2004 Huile sur toile

LI SHUANG (Né en 1957) RIZIERE ROSE, 2004 Huile sur toile signée et datée en bas à gauche "Li Shuang, 2004" h: 72 w: 60 cm Provenance : Galerie "de Arte", Nantes Collection particulière, France Expositions : Nantes, Galerie "de Arte", "Li Shuang", Exposition personnelle, 2005 Oil on canvas signed and dated lower left "Li Shuang, 2004" Height: 28,08 Width: 23,40 in.

LI SHUANG (NE EN 1957) - BREEZE THAT TOUCHES THE

LI SHUANG (NE EN 1957) - BREEZE THAT TOUCHES THE CHEEKS

Li Shuang , b. 1957 One of the Eight Immortals that ascends to Heaven oil on canvas

signed in pinyin and dated 2000 , framed oil on canvas

Li Shuang , b. 1957 Mightier Silence oil on canvas

signed and dated 2004 oil on canvas

Li SHUANG (née en 1957) - Couleur du petit matin.

Li SHUANG (née en 1957) - Couleur du petit matin.

LI SHUANG (né en 1957) PIVOINES BLANCHES DANS LE TEMPS Huile sur toile Signée ...

Li Shuang , B. 1957 Dancing Flowers oil on canvas

signed and dated 2006 oil on canvas

Li Shuang , B. 1957 The Bright Moon Once Shone on the Ancients oil and paper collage on canvas

signed in Chinese and Pinyin and dated 199 5 oil and paper collage on canvas

Untitled

Li Shuang (b. 1957) Untitled signed in Chinese (lower left) oil on canvas 57 3/8 x 44 7/8in. (146 x 114cm.) Painted in 2005

Li Shuang B. 1957 , Untitled oil on canvas

signed and dated 2003 , framed oil on canvas

Untitled

Li Shuang (b. 1957) Untitled signed in Chinese (lower left) oil on canvas 57 3/8 x 44 7/8in. (146 x 114cm.) Painted in 2005

LI SHUANG

B. 1957 DERRIÈRE LE RIDEAU 57 3/4 by 44 in. 146.6 by 111.7 cm. signed in Pinyin and dated 2002 oil on canvas PROVENANCE Private Collection, Brussels EXHIBITED Brest, Université de Bretagne Occidentale, Li Shuang Peinture, 2004

Li Shuang (b. 1957)

Nostalgia signed in English and Pinyin and dated 'Li Shuang 2005' (lower left) oil on canvas 39 x 39in. (99.1 x 99.1cm.) Painted in 2005

LI SHUANG B. 1957

SPRING measurements note 130 by 195 cm. 51 1/8 by 76 3/4 in. signed Li Shuang in both Chinese and English, dated 2005 oil on canvas, framed

LI SHUANG B. 1957

LILIES WITH A BEAUTY measurements note 195 by 114 cm. 76 3/4 by 44 7/8 in. Signed Li Shuang in both Chinese and English, dated 2005 oil on canvas,framed