Artist: Zhaoyang Yin
Title: Undergo
Date: 2007
Medium: Screen Print
Edition No.: 81/100
Dimensions: 79 x 56 x 10 cm
Condition Report: Good
Notes: Signed and dated

Description:
Undergo is a thought-provoking screen print series by Yin Zhaoyang, featuring ten portraits of Chinese leader Mao Zedong. Arranged in two rows of five, the portraits chronologically depict Mao from his youth to his later years. The artwork employs a striking visual transition, with the earliest portrait nearly washed out in white, progressing through increasing saturation until the final image is shrouded in darkness. This gradual transformation symbolizes the passage of time and the evolution of both the individual and historical memory.

By manipulating saturation and contrast, Yin Zhaoyang offers a nuanced reflection on power, legacy, and the impermanence of influence. The work embodies the artist’s signature exploration of history, personal perception, and collective consciousness, inviting viewers to contemplate the intersection of political identity and artistic representation.

About the Artist:
Yin Zhaoyang (b. 1970, Nanyang, Henan Province) is a contemporary Chinese artist known for his introspective and expressive works. A graduate of the Central Academy of Fine Arts’ Printmaking Department in 1996, he currently resides in Beijing. His artistic practice bridges traditional Chinese landscape techniques with Western influences, creating a unique style often described as "contemporary freehand brushwork."

Yin’s works frequently explore themes of time, memory, and resistance, capturing both personal and historical narratives. His emotionally charged portraits and landscapes convey a deep sensitivity to the passage of time, offering a poignant reflection on identity and cultural transformation in modern China.