Dong Xiaoming (b. 1948) Ink Lotus a set of five etched sheet metal executed in 2009 150 x 45 cm (59 x 17 3/4 in) signed on reverse
EXHIBITION Lotus Pool, Ink and Mixed Works of Dong Xiao - Ming, Kunsthaus Hamburg, Germany, 12 Apr - 18 May 2011
LITERATURE P.48 - 49, Lotus Pool, Ink and Mixed Works of Dong Xiao - Ming, Kunsthaus Hamburg, Germany, 2011
Without doubt, Dong is an artist who is articulate with his medium as shown by his series of works on lotuses. Whether he renders lotuses on paper, metal, or by ink, imagery or soundtrack, he successfully conveys his lyrical setting for the lotuses. Contemporary artists often attempt to create artwork by experimenting painting techniques with different medium. Dong's method was not to simply replace or layer, but to maneuver the characteristics of the medium to present his ink and brush effect of lotuses. He has gone beyond what has already been seen in the art world and has created his own complete oeuvre of expression. − Excerpt from Director of Chinese Art Museum Fan Di'an's foreword for Dong Xiao-Ming's catalog for his 'Lotus Pondink installation' work at Belgium's Europalia