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Wish upon a Rock: Ma Desheng's Touring Solo Exhibition

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11 March - 12 April 2024 Hong Kong
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Wish upon a Rock, Ma Desheng's Touring Solo Exhibition

I may have many unfulfilled aspirations and unfinished endeavors in my life, but I find solace in knowing that I have passionately created numerous artworks. In essence, these creations serve as a profound extension of my existence, bringing me a sense of contentment and fulfillment.

—— Ma Desheng

3812 Gallery proudly announces the addition of Ma Desheng (b. 1952) to our artist portfolio. Based in France, Ma is a renowned Chinese artist who was honoured with a solo exhibition at the Centre Pompidou in Paris in 2022. Recognising his outstanding contributions to the art world, the French Ministry of Culture awarded Ma the prestigious "Ordre des Arts et des Lettres" (Order of Arts and Letters). His works are held in esteemed collections, including the British Museum (London), Centre Pompidou (Paris), and the M+ Museum (Hong Kong).

 

We are delighted to present "Wish upon a Rock," Ma's touring solo exhibition, which will debut at 3812 Gallery Hong Kong in March 2024 and later tour to our London gallery. The Hong Kong exhibition will run from March 11th to April 12th, 2024.

 

The exhibition aims to celebrate and showcase Ma's exceptional lifelong artistic journey. The highlight of the show is Ma's iconic acrylic "Rock" series, which features the exclusive debut of his unreleased earliest and latest pieces. This collection carries a poignant story of resilience and triumph. Despite a tragic car accident in 1992 that left him paralysed from the waist down, as well as losing the love of his life, Ma displayed unwavering determination. Through two years in the hospital and eight years of rehabilitation, he regained mobility. Using a custom rotating easel and acrylic paints, he continued to create art, showcasing his indomitable spirit. In 2002, the ground-breaking "Rock" series was unveiled, representing a new pinnacle in his artistic career and symbolising his resilience and triumph over adversity.

 

As a co-founder of the "Stars Group," a pioneering contemporary art collective in China, Ma Desheng has dedicated his life to exploring the modernisation and contemporisation of Chinese art. In his own words from 1980, "Art is a universal language shared by humanity. It should not be confined to Eastern or Western categorisations, which create a sense of division. Only through their fusion can a revitalised and enhanced artistic language emerge, much like the growth of plants." Ma draws inspiration from Western modern art and seamlessly integrates it into his works, blending it with profound Chinese aesthetics and philosophy to create a new artistic language. The rock series featured in this exhibition represents the culmination of his artistic career and spiritual exploration, standing as an exemplary fusion of Eastern and Western art in the 20th century.

 

"I have known Ma Desheng for over 20 years, from being a collector of his artworks to becoming a good friend. I am truly honoured to have the unique opportunity to represent Ma and host his touring exhibitions in Hong Kong and London. Over the past four decades, Ma, with his unwavering attitude toward life and his pursuit of freedom and experimentation, has made significant contributions to the modernisation of Chinese art. This resonates with the core values of 3812, 'Eastern Origin, Contemporary Expression.' As Ma's words of encouragement to me go, 'The world is in your hands, the light is in your hearts. Let's create brilliance together in 2024.' We eagerly look forward to joining Ma Desheng and reaching new heights together."

—— Calvin Hui, Curator of "Wish upon a Rock" and Co-founder of 3812 Gallery

 
We are thrilled to invite you to "Wish upon a Rock - Ma Desheng's Touring Solo Exhibition" at 3812 Gallery Hong Kong, immersing yourself in a fascinating world of rocks and exploring the artist's profound philosophical wisdom and a timeless sophistication that transcends time, space, geography, and culture.
  • Exhibition Catalogue 展覽圖錄
Works
  • Ma Desheng 馬德升, Unbridled Imagination I《奇思妙想 I》, 2002
    Ma Desheng 馬德升
    Unbridled Imagination I《奇思妙想 I》, 2002
    Acrylic on canvas 布上壓克力
    97 x 146cm
    Courtesy of 3812 Gallery Ltd
    Copyright The Artist
  • Ma Desheng 馬德升, Unbridled Imagination III《奇思妙想 III》, 2002
    Ma Desheng 馬德升
    Unbridled Imagination III《奇思妙想 III》, 2002
    Acrylic on canvas 布上壓克力
    97 x 146cm
    Courtesy of 3812 Gallery Ltd
    Copyright The Artist
  • Ma Desheng 馬德升, Unbridled Imagination II《奇思妙想 II》, 2002
    Ma Desheng 馬德升
    Unbridled Imagination II《奇思妙想 II》, 2002
    Acrylic on canvas 布上壓克力
    97 x 146cm
    Courtesy of 3812 Gallery Ltd
    Copyright The Artist
  • Ma Desheng 馬德升, Need a Shoulder to Cry on《向誰傾訴》, 2002
    Ma Desheng 馬德升
    Need a Shoulder to Cry on《向誰傾訴》, 2002
    Acrylic on canvas 布上壓克力
    89 x 130cm
    Courtesy of 3812 Gallery Ltd
    Copyright The Artist
  • Ma Desheng 馬德升, Silver Lining《一線生機》, 2002
    Ma Desheng 馬德升
    Silver Lining《一線生機》, 2002
    Acrylic on canvas 布上壓克力
    130 x 89cm
    Courtesy of 3812 Gallery Ltd
    Copyright The Artist
  • Ma Desheng 馬德升, Break Through《破出》, 2002
    Ma Desheng 馬德升
    Break Through《破出》, 2002
    Acrylic on canvas 布上壓克力
    89 x 130cm
    Courtesy of 3812 Gallery Ltd
    Copyright The Artist
  • Ma Desheng 馬德升, At Romantic Mood《人在浪漫裏》, 2003
    Ma Desheng 馬德升
    At Romantic Mood《人在浪漫裏》, 2003
    Acrylic on canvas 布上壓克力
    130 x 89cm
    Courtesy of 3812 Gallery Ltd
    Copyright The Artist
  • Ma Desheng 馬德升, Delight《喜出望外》, 2003
    Ma Desheng 馬德升
    Delight《喜出望外》, 2003
    Acrylic on canvas 布上壓克力
    130 x 195cm
    Courtesy of 3812 Gallery Ltd
    Copyright The Artist
  • Ma Desheng 馬德升, Gemini《雙子星》, 2004
    Ma Desheng 馬德升
    Gemini《雙子星》, 2004
    Acrylic on canvas 布上壓克力
    162 x 130cm
    Courtesy of 3812 Gallery Ltd
    Copyright The Artist
  • Ma Desheng 馬德升, Balance《平衡》, 2004
    Ma Desheng 馬德升
    Balance《平衡》, 2004
    Acrylic on canvas 布上壓克力
    130 x 97cm
    Courtesy of 3812 Gallery Ltd
    Copyright The Artist
  • Ma Desheng 馬德升, Seven Stone Juggle《七切石》, 2004
    Ma Desheng 馬德升
    Seven Stone Juggle《七切石》, 2004
    Acrylic on canvas 布上壓克力
    130 x 162cm
    Courtesy of 3812 Gallery Ltd
    Copyright The Artist
  • Ma Desheng 馬德升, Openness-1《開放-1》, 2005
    Ma Desheng 馬德升
    Openness-1《開放-1》, 2005
    Acrylic on canvas 布上壓克力
    114 x 162cm
    Courtesy of 3812 Gallery Ltd
    Copyright The Artist
  • Ma Desheng 馬德升, Facing Up《湧現》 , 2006
    Ma Desheng 馬德升
    Facing Up《湧現》 , 2006
    Acrylic on canvas 布上壓克力
    200 x 150cm
    Courtesy of 3812 Gallery Ltd
    Copyright The Artist
  • Ma Desheng 馬德升, Deep Thoughts《深邃的思想》, 2006
    Ma Desheng 馬德升
    Deep Thoughts《深邃的思想》, 2006
    Acrylic on canvas 布上壓克力
    180 x 200cm
    Courtesy of 3812 Gallery Ltd
    Copyright The Artist
  • Ma Desheng 馬德升, Loving Sunset《夕陽無限好》, 2006
    Ma Desheng 馬德升
    Loving Sunset《夕陽無限好》, 2006
    Acrylic on canvas 布上壓克力
    200 x 180cm
    Courtesy of 3812 Gallery Ltd
    Copyright The Artist
  • Ma Desheng 馬德升, Hope《希冀》, 2006
    Ma Desheng 馬德升
    Hope《希冀》, 2006
    Acrylic on canvas 布上壓克力
    114 x 162cm
    Courtesy of 3812 Gallery Ltd
    Copyright The Artist
  • Ma Desheng 馬德升, Round Dance《圓舞》, 2007
    Ma Desheng 馬德升
    Round Dance《圓舞》, 2007
    Acrylic on canvas 布上壓克力
    114 x 146cm
    Courtesy of 3812 Gallery Ltd
    Copyright The Artist
  • Ma Desheng 馬德升, High Mountain From Afar《遠遠高山》, 2007
    Ma Desheng 馬德升
    High Mountain From Afar《遠遠高山》, 2007
    Acrylic on canvas 布上壓克力
    150 x 200cm
    Courtesy of 3812 Gallery Ltd
    Copyright The Artist
  • Ma Desheng 馬德升, Purified Soul《心如明鏡》, 2007
    Ma Desheng 馬德升
    Purified Soul《心如明鏡》, 2007
    Acrylic on canvas 布上壓克力
    130 x 195cm
    Courtesy of 3812 Gallery Ltd
    Copyright The Artist
  • Ma Desheng 馬德升, Loving Snow《愛雪》, 2008
    Ma Desheng 馬德升
    Loving Snow《愛雪》, 2008
    Acrylic on canvas 布上壓克力
    200 x 150cm
    Courtesy of 3812 Gallery Ltd
    Copyright The Artist
  • Ma Desheng 馬德升, The Song《獨歌》, 2008
    Ma Desheng 馬德升
    The Song《獨歌》, 2008
    Acrylic on canvas 布上壓克力
    200 x 150cm
    Courtesy of 3812 Gallery Ltd
    Copyright The Artist
  • Ma Desheng 馬德升, Gaze《凝視》, 2008
    Ma Desheng 馬德升
    Gaze《凝視》, 2008
    Acrylic on canvas 布上壓克力
    162 x 130cm
    Courtesy of 3812 Gallery Ltd
    Copyright The Artist
  • Ma Desheng 馬德升, Monumentality《浩浩蕩蕩》, 2008
    Ma Desheng 馬德升
    Monumentality《浩浩蕩蕩》, 2008
    Acrylic on canvas 布上壓克力
    180 x 200cm
    Courtesy of 3812 Gallery Ltd
    Copyright The Artist
  • Ma Desheng 馬德升, Reaching Destination《地盡頭》, 2008
    Ma Desheng 馬德升
    Reaching Destination《地盡頭》, 2008
    Acrylic on canvas 布上壓克力
    140 x 200cm
    Courtesy of 3812 Gallery Ltd
    Copyright The Artist
  • Ma Desheng 馬德升, Lying Down《躺著》, 2010
    Ma Desheng 馬德升
    Lying Down《躺著》, 2010
    Acrylic on canvas 布上壓克力
    150 x 200cm
    Courtesy of 3812 Gallery Ltd
    Copyright The Artist
  • Ma Desheng 馬德升, Secret of Night Sky《夜空之秘》, 2012
    Ma Desheng 馬德升
    Secret of Night Sky《夜空之秘》, 2012
    Acrylic on canvas 布上壓克力
    162 x 130cm
    Courtesy of 3812 Gallery Ltd
    Copyright The Artist
  • Ma Desheng 馬德升, The Longing《漫長的守望》, 2012
    Ma Desheng 馬德升
    The Longing《漫長的守望》, 2012
    Acrylic on canvas 布上壓克力
    162 x 130cm
    Courtesy of 3812 Gallery Ltd
    Copyright The Artist
  • Ma Desheng 馬德升, In the Waste Land《荒原裡》, 2012
    Ma Desheng 馬德升
    In the Waste Land《荒原裡》, 2012
    Acrylic on canvas 布上壓克力
    162 x 130cm
    Courtesy of 3812 Gallery Ltd
    Copyright The Artist
  • Ma Desheng 馬德升, Sunrise and Sunset《日升日落》, 2018
    Ma Desheng 馬德升
    Sunrise and Sunset《日升日落》, 2018
    Acrylic on canvas 布上壓克力
    130 x 162cm
    Courtesy of 3812 Gallery Ltd
    Copyright The Artist
  • Ma Desheng 馬德升, The First Ray of Sunshine《第一縷陽光》, 2018
    Ma Desheng 馬德升
    The First Ray of Sunshine《第一縷陽光》, 2018
    Acrylic on canvas 布上壓克力
    130 x 162cm
    Courtesy of 3812 Gallery Ltd
    Copyright The Artist
  • Ma Desheng 馬德升, Dancer《舞者》, 2020
    Ma Desheng 馬德升
    Dancer《舞者》, 2020
    Acrylic on canvas 布上壓克力
    162 x 130cm
    Courtesy of 3812 Gallery Ltd
    Copyright The Artist
  • Ma Desheng 馬德升, The Origin of the World《世界的起源》, 2020
    Ma Desheng 馬德升
    The Origin of the World《世界的起源》, 2020
    Acrylic on canvas 布上壓克力
    162 x 130cm
    Courtesy of 3812 Gallery Ltd
    Copyright The Artist
  • Ma Desheng 馬德升, In the Midstream Torrent We Stood《中流擊水》, 2021
    Ma Desheng 馬德升
    In the Midstream Torrent We Stood《中流擊水》, 2021
    Acrylic on canvas 布上壓克力
    120 x 160cm
    Courtesy of 3812 Gallery Ltd
    Copyright The Artist
  • Ma Desheng 馬德升, The Highest Goodness is Like Water《上善若水》, 2021
    Ma Desheng 馬德升
    The Highest Goodness is Like Water《上善若水》, 2021
    Acrylic on canvas 布上壓克力
    120 x 162cm
    Courtesy of 3812 Gallery Ltd
    Copyright The Artist
  • Ma Desheng 馬德升, On the Cliff《懸崖之上》, 2021
    Ma Desheng 馬德升
    On the Cliff《懸崖之上》, 2021
    Acrylic on canvas 布上壓克力
    162 x 130cm
    Courtesy of 3812 Gallery Ltd
    Copyright The Artist
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