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Xu Zhongou (b. 1952)

Sparrow Rock

1998

Woodblock print

89 x 50 cm

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Xu creates large—sometimes vast-- complex scenes, with balanced compositions of village life and progress. The traditional fishermen’s boats in the foreground are offset by a bus, a lorry and bicycles in the distance. Some works take years to complete, given the extraordinary precision and detail involved in cutting the blocks. The different registers provide perspective and clarity of features within the patchwork of shapes, patterns and motifs. Xu has lived, taught and exhibited overseas, winning Chinese and international prizes.

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Muban Educational Trust registration number xuvzo001