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Dai Jia, born 1985
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In February of 2009 Miss Dai Jia finished a new series of four prints. She chose a classical subject - the four seasons. The design follows her successful series of "Chinese Vases" and "Hundred Children at Play". artelino is the first to offer you these four prints. They will be available in our auction no. 732 from March 18 until March 22.

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Dai Jia - The Four Seasons

Dai Jia was born in 1985 in Jiangxi province. She graduated in 2007 from the Chinese National Academy of Fine Arts in Hangzhou. Her teacher was Zhang Minjie, one of the greatest contemporary Chinese printmakers and artists.

Dai Jia presented as her graduation work a series of stunning woodblocks titled "Chinese Vases" and "Hundred Children at Play". The series show traditional Chinese vases with Chinese children playing inside the vases. The designs are so well-made that one has the impression the children are actually playing inside the vases due to the three-dimensional look of the finished print.

The new series is based on the same concept. But it is even more refined. And the scenes shown inside the vases are very traditional, very Chinese. Dia Jia tackles an old, traditional subject and puts it into a modern form - all with a high degree of craftsmanship.

The scenes we see are of work and play of one year. Judging from the clothes that people wear, the images are from the end of the Qing Dynasty which is equal to the beginning of the period of the Republic of China (1912-1949).

Winter

Dai Jia - Video
Winter
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In winter time people stay inside their homes because of the low temperatures. And this is also a season of relaxation. We can see all kinds of games like card games or throwing dices.

This design has an edition size of 7. It is printed on a thick paper with strong, glossy oil-based inks. The prints are signed, numbered, dated and titled in Chinese.

Spring

Dai Jia - Biography
Spring
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In spring time the willow trees begin to become green and peach flowers come into blossom, Chinese people have a tradition to go out for a walk into the countryside. The children play with the willow branches. They eat tomatoes on sticks and enjoy the spring time. The spring is also a symbol of a new beginning. This is what we see on the outside of the vase. Students are taught to work hard in order to have a good start.

This design has an edition size of 7. It is printed on a thick paper with strong, glossy oil-based inks. The prints are signed, numbered, dated and titled in Chinese.

Summer

Zhang Minjie - Biography
Summer
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In the summer the fields are green. The watermelon is one of Chinese people's favorite fruits. After having eaten the watermelon, the Chinese keep the melon rind and put a candle inside. Each "watermelon boat" carries a good luck wish. This image is a picture of farmers who hope for a good harvest.

This design has an edition size of 7. It is printed on a thick paper with strong, glossy oil-based inks. The prints are signed, numbered, dated and title in Chinese.

Autumn

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Autumn
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This design shows a scene of artisans working outside in the street. People are making vases, repairing instruments and are making pottery.

This design has an edition size of 6. It is printed on a thick paper with strong, glossy oil-based inks. The prints are signed, numbered, dated and titled in Chinese.

Video Presentation of Dai Jia

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We produced a video with a short presentation of Dai Jia and this series. Please click on the image or on the link to go to the video page.

Dieter Wanczura
(March 2009)

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