Caroline Cheng China, b. 1963
'Prosperity 2016' Sculpture, 2016
Unique piece
Hand-made porcelain butterflies stitched onto burlap backing.
Hand-made porcelain butterflies stitched onto burlap backing.
H 69 / W 181.5 cm
Hanging pole: L 200 cm
Note: The word ‘fu‘ in Chinese has two meanings, ‘clothing‘ and ‘prosperity’, a poignant link in our contemporary throw-away culture.
Two similar pieces have been purchased by the British Museum, London, for their permanent collection.
Hanging pole: L 200 cm
Note: The word ‘fu‘ in Chinese has two meanings, ‘clothing‘ and ‘prosperity’, a poignant link in our contemporary throw-away culture.
Two similar pieces have been purchased by the British Museum, London, for their permanent collection.