In "12 Zodiac Signs in the Egg - Monkey," Chen Qiang presents a whimsical and charming interpretation of the Monkey, one of the 12 Chinese zodiac signs. This delightful painting features four adorable little monkeys emerging from the confines of an egg. The artist's playful representation is brought to life through a palette of warm and inviting hues.

The composition itself is framed by the eggshell, which forms a natural border around the monkeys. This cracking egg creates both a frame and a chromatic contrast with the darker-toned monkeys peeking out, adding a dynamic element to the painting.

Details:
Artist: Chen Qiang (陈镪)
Title: 12 Zodiac Signs in the Egg - Monkey
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: Sight 60 x 80 cm; frame 72 × 49.5 cm
Condition Report: In overall good condition.

About the Artist - Chen Qiang (陈镪):
Chen Qiang was born in 1960 in Hunan province, China, and currently resides and works in Shanghai. He is renowned as one of the representative abstract painting artists of Shanghai, celebrated for his unique abstract art world. His work often reflects the state of conflicts and struggles that he has encountered, juxtaposed with the ways of life.

Chen Qiang's art is characterized by a fusion of Western and Eastern artistic processes. He adeptly combines Chinese paper and ink with Western linen canvas and oil paint. His work is known for layering different frames of mind, weaving reason and emotion into his compositions.

Chen Qiang has exhibited his works extensively, both in China and abroad. Some of his notable exhibitions include "AFTERGLOW-OPERE ASTRATTE DI CHEN QIANG" in Pasquee, Massagno, Switzerland (2017), "Intersection - CHEN Qiang (1990&2015)" at Yibo Gallery, Shanghai, China (2015), and "CHEN Qiang" at Galerie Frank Schlag & CieGallery, Essen, Germany (2013). His art can be found in prestigious collections, including The National Art Museum of China, Shanghai Art Museum, Yuz Museum, HOW Art Museum, Foundation Insel Hombroich, and China Brands Group, as well as in private collections across the globe.

Chen Qiang's works reflect his mastery of abstraction and his ability to convey complex emotions and narratives through his unique artistic language.