Chinese
Zhang Yong
张勇
Chinese artist whose gold-finished durian animal series probes popular culture.
Collection
Available works
Love Me II
Bronze Gold Plated · Ed. of 10
Golden Hug Me II
Bronze Gold Plated · Ed. of 9
Golden Hug Me I
Bronze Gold Plated · Ed. of 8
Golden Chicken
Bronze Gold Plated · Ed. of 10
Golden Love II
Bronze Gold Plated · Ed. of 10
Golden Love
Bronze Gold Plated · Ed. of 10
Golden Elephant
Bronze Gold Plated · Ed. of 8
Golden Shark
Bronze Gold Plated · Ed. of 8
Golden Whale
Bronze Gold Plated · Ed. of 8
Biography
About the artist
Zhang Yong’s work seeks to portray subjects of popular culture, questioning the fundamental values of the current era. His Durian inspired animal series brings together a sense of amusement, cuteness, and allurement through the irresistible 18-carat gold finish. It is offset by the thorny fierceness communicated through the spikes that surround the animals exterior.
One of his most iconic works to date, titled Hug Me – is a teddy bear covered with golden spikes that has viewers torn between ‘Oohs’ and ‘Ahhs’. Teddy bears are one of the most recognisable and familiar character…
In the wild
Works on display
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