Ocean’s No. 4
Jinsong Shi
Artwork Details
Artwork Description
Title: Ocean’s No. 4
Artist: Jinsong Shi
Date: Undated
Medium: Mixed media
Dimensions: 100 × 55 cm (approximately 39.37 × 21.65 in)
1. Artwork Identification
Ocean’s No. 4 is an abstract mixed media piece by Jinsong Shi, measuring 100 × 55 cm. The composition features a richly textured surface that evokes fluid, organic structures, suggestive of natural maps or microscopic formations. Its dynamic surface invites close inspection and rewards prolonged contemplation.
2. Artistic Style and Influences
This work exemplifies Jinsong Shi’s abstract style, defined by minimalist construction and complex surface interplay. Using industrial materials and subtle modulation, the artist explores balance, rhythm, and material presence. His aesthetic speaks to a broader movement within contemporary abstraction that blends scientific intuition with sculptural depth.
3. Historical Context
Part of a wider series that contemplates the natural world through abstract form, Ocean’s No. 4 reflects Shi’s engagement with themes of fluidity, transformation, and spatial perception. Within the context of contemporary Chinese abstraction, his work resonates with both global formalism and regionally rooted philosophies of nature and form.
4. Provenance and Authenticity
This work is from Jinsong Shi’s established body of abstract mixed media works. It comes with full documentation and is consistent with his exhibited and collected oeuvre.
5. Condition and Conservation
In excellent condition. No signs of damage or repair. Recommended for indoor display in stable environmental conditions, avoiding direct light and humidity to preserve material stability.