Eternity is one of the most representative series of Xu Zhen®, which has been exhibited worldly in renowned museums and art events. The basic source of Eternity series is generated from ancient sculptures. It brings global civilization into a broader perspective, through the East-West cultural impact/ collision, thus showing the historical influence of the traditional Orient and the modern Occident on contemporary life. Two kinds of visual experiences provide people neither close nor distant perception of history and culture. The use of form and aesthetics in between East and West, ancient and modern, figurative and abstract to create a timeless classic moment.
The upper part of this work consists of a replica of a Northern Qi Standing Buddha, wearing sophisticated ornaments. The golden part of the work was inspired by an antique Roman statue of an Amazon and a Barbarian. The posture and composition of this last presents a dramatic war scene.
Eternity is available exclusively in 99 limited editions. Each edition is numbered and comes with a certificate of authenticity with the artist's signature.