Hé Hé (Harmony and Union)
和合
和合 Hé Hé
30×30×45cm, 35×30×60cm
聚丙交酯
2023, PLA
During the Qing Dynasty under Emperor Yongzheng's reign (1722 - 1735), Han Shan and Shi De, revered poet-monks of the Tang Dynasty, were celebrated as a harmonious pair. Legend depicts them as fraternal figures, monks who sacrificed personal love for each other's sake. They founded Han Shan Temple, portrayed in artwork with two youths displaying serene expressions—one holding a lotus, the other cradling a spherical vessel, symbolizing profound harmony. These depictions adorn wedding ceremonies, symbolizing enduring unity and happiness. Yang's artwork captures the essence of these immortals, their ribbon belts fluttering in the wind, emphasizing the gestures of iconography and symbolism, and the significance of friendship transcending desire.
Installation view
SYMPOSIUM at Netzwerk Seilerei in Frankfurt am Main
Photo by Ian Waelder
和合 Hé Hé
30×30×45cm, 35×30×60cm
聚丙交酯
2023, PLA