Artwork Description

Title:Angling for the Invert Series
Artist: Yingchun Zheng
Date: 2014
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 14.9 x 21.6 in (38 x 55 cm)

Artwork Identification
Angling for the Invert Series by Yingchun Zheng is an evocative oil painting on canvas, measuring 38 by 55 centimeters. The composition captures a meditative scene: a solitary fisherman poised on the water’s edge, casting his line into a still lake or pond. Rendered in a palette of muted blues, greens, and purples, the work conveys an atmosphere of quiet introspection beneath a softly diffused sky.

Artistic Style and Influences
Executed in a lyrical realist style, the painting aligns with traditions of poetic landscape painting while incorporating a modern sensitivity to color harmonies and spatial ambiguity. The hazy atmospheric treatment recalls tonalism and the evocative mood of East Asian ink landscapes, filtered through contemporary oil techniques. Zheng’s restrained brushwork and subtle gradations underscore a contemplative vision of the natural world.

Historical Context
Created in 2014, this work reflects a persistent dialogue in contemporary Chinese art between rapid modernization and enduring pastoral ideals. The solitary angler—an archetype of patience and self-reflection—echoes cultural and literary associations with retreat, harmony, and the search for equilibrium amidst societal flux.

Provenance and Authenticity
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Condition and Conservation
The work is in excellent condition, with stable pigment layers and no evidence of restoration or structural compromise. Light protective measures, such as UV-filter glazing, are recommended to maintain chromatic integrity over time.

Artistic Significance
Angling for the Invert Series exemplifies Yingchun Zheng’s gift for translating traditional thematic motifs into contemporary visual language. By balancing atmospheric delicacy with symbolic resonance, the piece occupies a distinctive place within the artist’s oeuvre and offers discerning collectors a work that bridges aesthetic refinement and cultural depth.