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Bing ZhangBeach (Triptych)2020
2020
About the Item
Bing Zhang’s The Beach (Triptych), a large-scale oil on canvas painting presented by Andra Norris Gallery in California, is a striking testament to the artist’s command of realist figurative painting. Spanning an impressive 60 x 120 inches (5 x 10 feet), the work is composed of three individual panels: the two side panels measure 36 inches wide, while the central panel stands at 48 inches. Whether exhibited as a unified whole or as standalone pieces, the triptych invites viewers into a serene yet thought-provoking coastal scene set in Thailand—a place rich with personal significance for the artist.
Rendered in Zhang’s signature style of autobiographical realism, the painting is both idyllic and quietly incisive. At first glance, it appears to be a peaceful depiction of vacationers lounging on a sunlit beach, absorbed in the warmth of the day. But a closer look reveals a subtle tension: nearly every figure is engaged with a mobile phone. These devices—ubiquitous, glowing, ever-present—anchor the work in contemporary life. Zhang explores the paradox of modern connection: the way screens draw people inward, often detaching them from their immediate physical surroundings, even as they offer a lifeline to distant relationships and imagined realities.
Through this carefully observed moment, Zhang reflects not only on her own experiences but also on the collective condition of our time. The beach, traditionally a space for relaxation and interpersonal connection, becomes a stage for quiet disconnection. Yet, the painting doesn’t pass judgment. Rather, it gently holds a mirror up to our world, prompting reflection on presence, absence, and the ways we seek meaning and intimacy in an increasingly digitized existence.
Artist signed, titled, and dated verso, The Beach is a visually arresting and conceptually rich work that lingers in the mind long after viewing—inviting us to reconsider where we are, who we are with, and how we choose to connect.
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- Creator:Bing Zhang (Chinese, American)
- Creation Year:2020
- Dimensions:Height: 60 in (152.4 cm)Width: 120 in (304.8 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Burlingame, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: ZHANG1stDibs: LU375316488762
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