About the artwork
Sitting atop Xie Ai Ge’s ever metaphorical mountain, the figure in ‘Up Top’ is seen stretching his arms out in a manner of relaxation, signifying the comfort and rest found in the achievement of actualization. Creating imagery that daws the viewer’s eye upwards, the artist creates a space for the viewer to allude to her recurrent themes of divinity, spirituality and the constant ascent towards the freedom of being.
About the artist
Born in Hunan province in 1977, Xie Ai Ge made her name in the international art world with a host of remarkable works in bronze and synthetic materials. Graduated from the Shanghai Fine Arts College, she was recognized early as a promising young sculptor and in 2005, was acclaimed by art critics for her innovative work during her exhibition in the Shanghai Duolon Museum of Modern Art. The artist has progressed to exhibit globally with a focus on China and the US, where her works are part of many prestigious collections. Xie Ai Ge currently lives and works in Shanghai, China.