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Music bamboo
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Artist
Ha Bik-chuen
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Year
1985
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Media
Bamboo and wood
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Dimensions
H 125 cm L 42 cm W 42 cm
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Museum No.
AC1992.0052
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Artist Bio
Ha Bik-chuen was born in 1925 in the Guangdong province of China. He began practising the art of sculpture in 1960. Ha Bik-chuen’s works often exude an air of earthiness. He draws inspiration from nature, and nature richly rewards him in the process.
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Description
The unique form of the present work is noteworthy for its simplicity and use of naturalistic colours. The solid wood base is fitted with two sections of bamboo, giving it the appearance of the ancient Chinese musical instrument, yu. Look carefully and the entire composition will seem to be quietly emanating the resonance. The red and black pigments on the bamboo give it an appealing touch of antiquity, while the sculpture’s innate repose and quiet aura stir the imagination.
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—Collection of Hong Kong Museum of Art
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