Rainbow Guanyin
2013
Stainless steel, paint
402 x 130 x 110 cm
The sculpture New, inspired from an original Ming dynasty Dehua porcelain Guanyin and covered with a gradation of seven colors.
Guanyin is the most venerated divinity in China. Ubiquitous, her blessings are universally spread. She is a general symbol of compassion and a religion readymade. New’s unique combination between color shading digital information and sacred icon proposes a certain new pop faith and observing experience.