Tang Shuo Chinese, b. 1987
The sorrow of the decision to flee, 2023
oil on linen
65 x 65 cm
For the Geneva space, the artist weaves a narrative that spans the life of an elder, a figure from his childhood whose story left an indelible mark. This elder's journey...
For the Geneva space, the artist weaves a narrative that spans the life of an elder, a figure from his childhood whose story left an indelible mark. This elder's journey began around 1950 when he made the fateful decision to flee to Xinjiang, escaping a harrowing chapter in his family's history.
This piece captures the aftermath of his father's tragic death, a moment fraught with grief and fear. Tears flowed freely as he grappled with the loss of his father and the weight of his impending escape.
This piece captures the aftermath of his father's tragic death, a moment fraught with grief and fear. Tears flowed freely as he grappled with the loss of his father and the weight of his impending escape.