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 Zhang HongtuHair Mao |
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 Zhang HongtuMai Dang Lao, 2002 Cast bronze Actual size |
 Zhang HongtuSoysauce Mao |
 Zhang HongtuMesh Mao, 1992 Wiremesh 91.4 x 70 x 21.6 cm (35.9 x 27.5 x 8.5 in) |
 Zhang HongtuRice Mao |
 Zhang HongtuLipstick Mao |
 Zhang HongtuCorn Mao, 1992 Corn on plywood 99 cm diameter (38.97in diameter) |
 Zhang HongtuFeather Mao |
 Zhang HongtuGrass Mao, 1992 Grass,soil,wood 104 x 101.6 x 14 cm (40.9 x 40 x 5.5 in) |
 ZhangHongtuCorn Mao, 1992 Corn on plywood |
ZHANG HONGTU 张宏图
1943 born in Pingliang, China
He works in a variety of media such as painting (sometimes with soy sauce), sculpture, collage, ceramics, digital imaging and installation. His work explores the freedom to criticize the Chinese authorities afforded to an artist living in the West. It also reflects on themes of authority and belief (specifically the power of iconic imagery) and cross-cultural 'East and West' connections.These themes are largely derived from his "outsider" standing as a Muslim in China and, after his move to the United States, as a Chinese citizen in the Western world.
He studied at the Central Academy of Arts and Crafts in Beijing.
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