Su Xinping "Toasting"

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Throughout his career, Su Xinping has aimed to produce a visual catalogue of his experiences. His early work portrayed common life in Inner Mongolia; later, like many of his contemporaries, he became engrossed in investigating the pressures on individuals in a society undergoing rapid economic development. In an era where impatience for financial gain often triumphs over the patience required for disciplined study, Su is an outspoken advocate of personal growth and achievement. Toasting suggests a sense of hopefulness as scenes of shirtless men drinking, singing, and cheering in playful camaraderie dominate the over-sized canvases. Art critic and curator Judd Tully notes, “Toasting is a universal custom, usually aimed at good health and fortune, an almost clichéd notion of lifting a glass as an expression of optimism and good-natured nod to the future."

[Image: Su Xinping "Toasting No.55" (2008) oil on canvas 70.87 x 94.49 in.]

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from September 02, 2008 to September 27, 2008

Opening Reception on 2008-09-04 from 18:00 to 20:00

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Su Xinping

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