No. 060
Yang Hong
Horse happy picture
53.5x36cm (Framed 152x36cm)
Ink on silk
2025
SOLD
In the Chinese sexagenary cycle, the Earthly Branch "Wu" corresponds to the Zodiac sign of the Horse. The posture of a horse rolling in the dust is often seen as a sign of relaxation and playfulness, evoking a sense of freedom and gaiety. Using the Gongbi (meticulous) technique on silk to depict this "rolling horse," the artist conveys the wish that in the Year of the Horse (Bing-wu), one should strive not to be a "beast of burden" (cow or horse) but rather a "joyful horse," prioritizing happiness over toil. While the work adopts the traditional hanging scroll format, it features a modern compositional arrangement. Each color segment is meticulously blended and painted, resulting in an aesthetic that is simultaneously ancient and contemporary.
About the Artist
Yang Hong
（China，b.1988)
BFA in Chinese Painting, Sichuan Fine Arts Institute. Based in Beijing. His work is inspired by the Song Dynasty painting “Travelers Among Streams and Mountains” , in which flowing water symbolizes not only the journey forward but also the spatial transformations over time. Using traditional Chinese painting techniques, he captures contemporary urban scenes. In the series “ Miscellaneous Album” featured in this exhibition, the figures, events, and objects reflect the present era while the background details retain elements of traditional aesthetics. His paintings act as a bridge between local landscapes and historical cultural contexts, subtly prompting viewers to reconsider and observe their surroundings from different perspectives. His works have been exhibited at Pingshan Art Museum, Jiangsu Art Museum, and Guan Shanyue Art Museum.