Artwork Description

Title: No phase like Phase 060714
Artist: Yi Cheng
Date: 2014–2015
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 39.4 x 59.1 in (100 x 150 cm)

Artwork Identification
This vibrant large-scale oil on canvas by Yi Cheng, Title:d No phase like Phase 060714, presents a densely layered abstract composition rendered in luminous cobalt and azure hues. The surface is energized by a swirling network of interwoven lines, creating a visual field that oscillates between chaos and structure. Within the vibrant matrix, subtle warm tones emerge, adding depth and contrast to the ethereal blues. The painting captivates with its immersive texture and rhythmic dynamism.

Artistic Style and Influences
Yi Cheng’s work aligns with contemporary abstraction, bearing traces of both gestural abstraction and pointillism in its intricately accumulated surface. The artist’s technique of repetitive linear loops and entangled brushwork evokes a meditative process reminiscent of Yayoi Kusama’s obsessive dot patterning or the atmospheric density of Mark Tobey’s “white writing.” The resulting effect is a lyrical abstraction that conjures sensations of energy fields, waves, or cellular structures in flux.

Historical Context
Created between 2014 and 2015, the work reflects the global resurgence of interest in mark-making and process-oriented abstraction during this period. As part of China’s expanding contemporary art scene, Cheng’s approach can be read as a dialogue with both traditional Chinese ink painting (in its emphasis on gesture and flow) and Western abstract traditions. The work stands at the intersection of Eastern meditative practice and postmodern materiality.

Provenance: provenance documentation can be provided upon contact

Condition and Conservation
The artwork is in very good condition. The surface shows no visible signs of wear, cracking, or restoration. The paint layer is stable, and the canvas remains taut and unblemished. No conservation is currently required.

Artistic Significance
No phase like Phase 060714 exemplifies Yi Cheng’s commitment to abstraction as a personal and immersive visual language. The work offers a contemplative experience and represents a significant contribution to the evolving discourse on texture, pattern, and repetition in contemporary Chinese painting. Its scale and intricacy make it an outstanding example of Cheng’s mature style and a compelling acquisition for collectors of contemporary abstract art.