Artwork Description

Title: The Circle
Artist: Guozhi Tang
Date: 2014
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 60 x 45 cm

Artwork Identification:
The Circle by Guozhi Tang features a rhythmic arrangement of clustered polychrome dots that emerge across a textured grey field. Each cluster—composed of warm hues ranging from yellow and orange to crimson and maroon—is organically dispersed, forming subtle circular patterns. The stippled surface amplifies the tactile quality of the composition, reinforcing Tang’s signature use of texture as both visual and conceptual device.

Artistic Style and Influences:
This work is a prime example of Tang’s experimental approach to form and material. Combining elements of pointillism, abstract symbolism, and minimalist repetition, the painting reflects his deep inquiry into structure and the poetics of visual language. The repeated dot motif recalls both cellular structures and ritualistic markings, situating the work at the intersection of the meditative and the systematic.

Historical Context:
Created in 2014, The Circle belongs to a period in which Tang was exploring microstructures in nature and their symbolic resonance. His technique of layering and sculpting paint into raised, bead-like textures parallels the artist’s broader effort to materialize internal states and perceptions of order in the external world.

Provenance:
Provenance documentation can be provided upon contact.

Condition and Conservation:
The artwork is in very good condition. The surface texture and pigments remain vibrant and stable, with no visible damage or restoration.

Artistic Significance:
The Circle is emblematic of Tang’s dedication to spiritual and perceptual inquiry. The deceptively simple format becomes a contemplative field of vision, inviting viewers into a meditative relationship with pattern, color, and materiality. Its scale and intimacy make it an ideal representation of Tang’s meticulous and conceptually rich oeuvre.