Cai Zhi Song

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Contorting his body into a deep kneeling bow, the warrior's knees are firmly locked together, the tips of his fingers and toes barely pressed against the ground. Ode to Motherland No. 6 signifies humility, respect and possibly worship, as the warrior casts aside his honor and succumbs to a meek and deferential position.

About the artist

Cai Zhi Song was born in 1972 in Shenyang Liaoning Province, China and graduated from the Sculpture Department of Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing in 1997. He then taught at the university from 1998-2008. A sculpture artist whose powerful work has gained him international recognition, Cai Zhi Song was the first Chinese artist to win the prestigious Taylor prize at the Paris Autumn Salon in Eiffel-Branly - a highly coveted award that is given to only one distinguished artist every year. Created with great technical skill and originality, Cai Zhisong's impressive sculptures have been exhibited the world over and are part of numerous prestigious private and public collections.