Daniel Diaz-Tai
ASEMIC N0116.16
2021

About the Item

A painting on paper set in a white shadow box frame, 30x 22" framed, protected by an acrylic glazing. Known for his erratic and expressive abstract works, Daniel Diaz-Tai uses various mixed media including sumi ink and oil to convey his unique heritage. Raised between Venezuela, Jakarta, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and the United States, Diaz-Tai was greatly influenced by his multicultural upbringing, allowing him to create his own form of visual language. His works feature asemic writing, which is based on aesthetic influence rather than verbal expression. Identifying as a Latino-Asian man, Diaz-Tai’s non-specificity writing allows him to bridge the journey of having lived in three different spheres of the world. The abandonment of rigid text is what allows for freedom in his work, and this series invites viewers of all cultures and languages to understand his journey. There is no need for legibility to grasp his emotions– the open-endedness of gestures and impressions is what attracts the eye. Keywords: Sumi ink, black, abstract, archival ink, paper, oil paint, canvas, sketch

Creator:
Daniel Diaz-Tai (1981, American, Taiwanese, Venezuelan)
Creation Year:
2021
Dimensions:
Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
Medium:
Paper,Sumi Ink,Oil,Ink,Archival Ink
Movement & Style:
Abstract
Period:
2010-
Condition:
Gallery Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU156629838142
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