Artwork Description

Title: Luminated Stone
Artist: Yang Xun (Chinese, b. 1981)
Date: 2010-2014
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 78.7 x 51.2 in (200 x 130 cm)

Artwork Identification
Luminated Stone is a large-scale oil painting by Yang Xun, executed in 2014, measuring 200 by 130 centimeters. The work features Yang’s signature luminous composition, where rays of light burst forth from the center, unfolding like ethereal fireworks. The palette is rich and carefully modulated, with intricate layering that evokes a delicate interplay between light and texture. The absence of figures directs focus towards the symbolic and abstract motifs inspired by Chinese cultural heritage.

Artistic Style and Influences
Yang Xun’s style synthesizes traditional Chinese aesthetics with contemporary painting techniques. His work draws deeply on classical motifs such as Chinese gardens, opera iconography, and Song Dynasty moon-shaped flower patterns. The painter’s use of radiant light as a central element reflects his interest in memory, time, and transcendence, linking his oeuvre conceptually to both ancient Chinese symbolism and modern explorations of light and space in art.

Historical Context
Produced in 2014, Luminated Stone emerges from a generation of Chinese artists negotiating the tension between rapid modernization and cultural preservation. Yang’s paintings reflect an intellectual engagement with China’s rich visual traditions amidst a contemporary context. His invocation of historical motifs and his meditative approach to light gesture towards a broader discourse on identity and temporality in 21st-century Chinese art.

Provenance and Authenticity
For information regarding the provenance and authenticity of this artwork, please contact the gallery directly. Authenticity certificates and provenance documentation are available upon request.

Condition and Conservation
The painting is in excellent condition, with a stable paint surface and no visible damages or restorations. The canvas is well-stretched and housed in a contemporary frame, offering both protection and aesthetic complementarity. The work has been maintained under optimal environmental conditions.

Artistic Significance
Luminated Stone exemplifies Yang Xun’s profound engagement with the synthesis of tradition and modernity. Its radiant imagery and conceptual depth underscore the artist’s importance in contemporary Chinese art, as he bridges cultural memory and current artistic discourse. This piece is a significant acquisition for collectors interested in the evolution of Chinese painting in the global art landscape.