This latest work by Liu Xiaodong is a unique piece, distinct from any series. In recent years, Xiaodong has been spending time in his hometown to care for his mother. During one of these visits, he was struck by the sight of a caretaker catching a goose. The expansive wings of the bird captivated him, inspiring the creation of a powerful painting that captures the essence of everyday rural life. The image evokes a complex symbolism: while wings traditionally signify victory and freedom in Western culture, this painting reveals that such freedom is often constrained and fluid, subject to constant change.

This latest work by Liu Xiaodong is a unique piece, distinct from any series. In recent years, Xiaodong has been spending time in his hometown to care for his mother. During one of these visits, he was struck by the sight of a caretaker catching a goose. The expansive wings of the bird captivated him, inspiring the creation of a powerful painting that captures the essence of everyday rural life. The image evokes a complex symbolism: while wings traditionally signify victory and freedom in Western culture, this painting reveals that such freedom is often constrained and fluid, subject to constant change.

This latest work by Liu Xiaodong is a unique piece, distinct from any series. In recent years, Xiaodong has been spending time in his hometown to care for his mother. During one of these visits, he was struck by the sight of a caretaker catching a goose. The expansive wings of the bird captivated him, inspiring the creation of a powerful painting that captures the essence of everyday rural life. The image evokes a complex symbolism: while wings traditionally signify victory and freedom in Western culture, this painting reveals that such freedom is often constrained and fluid, subject to constant change.

This latest work by Liu Xiaodong is a unique piece, distinct from any series. In recent years, Xiaodong has been spending time in his hometown to care for his mother. During one of these visits, he was struck by the sight of a caretaker catching a goose. The expansive wings of the bird captivated him, inspiring the creation of a powerful painting that captures the essence of everyday rural life. The image evokes a complex symbolism: while wings traditionally signify victory and freedom in Western culture, this painting reveals that such freedom is often constrained and fluid, subject to constant change.