Tang Shuo Chinese, b. 1987
Mother who lost her last son, 2023
oil on linen
70 7/8 x 59 x 1 1/8 in
180 x 150 x 3 cm
180 x 150 x 3 cm
In this remarkable exhibition, we embark on a journey into the artist's past, specifically his cherished childhood memories from Boulder Hill, a place where stories have both their roots and...
In this remarkable exhibition, we embark on a journey into the artist's past, specifically his cherished childhood memories from Boulder Hill, a place where stories have both their roots and their ongoing chapters.
Tang Shuo takes on an unprecedented artistic quest, striving to breathe life into these characters and unveil the captivating tales that surround them. Born in 1987, he spent over a decade in the economically challenged village, where stories transformed it into a micro-society.
"Mother Who Lost Her Last Son" depicts a childhood friend's tragic battle with a hereditary kidney disease. Both the mother and elder brother of the protagonist endured the illness, with the elder brother ultimately succumbing. A few years later, the best friend met a similar fate. The artwork portrays the mother holding her dying son, symbolizing resilience in adversity
Tang Shuo takes on an unprecedented artistic quest, striving to breathe life into these characters and unveil the captivating tales that surround them. Born in 1987, he spent over a decade in the economically challenged village, where stories transformed it into a micro-society.
"Mother Who Lost Her Last Son" depicts a childhood friend's tragic battle with a hereditary kidney disease. Both the mother and elder brother of the protagonist endured the illness, with the elder brother ultimately succumbing. A few years later, the best friend met a similar fate. The artwork portrays the mother holding her dying son, symbolizing resilience in adversity