LI CHEN (Taiwan, B. 1963)

A Chinese proverb goes, “water in thousands of rivers reflects the same moon, while no cloud in the sky represents you a clear view,” which is exactly the inspiration for Li Chen’s work Flickering Moonlight (Lot 116). Different from traditional forms of sculpture, the texture of base in this piece of sculpture represents shadows of moon, flickering endless waves that transform static sculpture into moving state. The moon, the moonlight, the shadow and the wave, all interactive elements combines together, showing the wonderful realm in this sculpture. The free and unfettered state shown in the sculpture represents Zen spirit of life. The slow movements and slightly touch in the water was calm and wonderful, elegant and unhurried. Flickering Moonlight is truly an immortal spiritual inspiration to all of us.