Title: Head Horse

Artist: Li Xiaoqi

Date: May 2010

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Dimensions: 120 cm x 120 cm

Signature: Signed below, "Li Xiaoqi 2010.5"

Condition Report: The artwork is in good condition.

Provenance: Acquired from a private collection; originally purchased in Hangzhou.

Description:
This striking circular oil painting, Head Horse, by Li Xiaoqi, features a dramatic composition of a horse in a dynamic pose juxtaposed with a smaller figure, possibly a monkey, rendered in fluid, expressive strokes. Dominated by a monochromatic palette of black, gray, and brown tones, the work exudes a sense of tension and spiritual resonance. The artist's masterful use of contrast and deliberate distortions imbues the scene with a rhythmic intensity, echoing themes of isolation, existence, and metaphysical exploration.

About the Artist:
Li Xiaoqi, born in Shandong in June 1983, is a graduate of the Sichuan Academy of Fine Arts. Based in Chongqing, Li Xiaoqi's art is characterized by evocative, dream-like imagery that transcends literal representation. His restrained color palette, punctuated by occasional vivid highlights, conveys a profound spiritual power. Li employs innovative techniques, unconventional forms, and a unique rhythm in his work, which challenges traditional boundaries and invites viewers into an introspective dialogue with the themes of his art.