https://hongjieyang.nl Hongjie Yang Thu, 25 Mar 2021 23:14:31 +0000 https://hongjieyang.nl en https://hongjieyang.nl/Synthesis-Monolith-XII-2020-Stainless-Steel-200-x-35-x-35-cm Thu, 25 Mar 2021 23:14:31 +0000 Hongjie Yang https://hongjieyang.nl/Synthesis-Monolith-XII-2020-Stainless-Steel-200-x-35-x-35-cm Synthesis Monolith investigates the transformative properties of metal, tracing in a single totemic object the primitive origins of aluminium and steel in ores through to their emergence as highly polished artificial materials. The experimental casting method combines ancient techniques with contemporary technology, expressed in the convergence of natural and machined surfaces. The reflective exterior brings the viewer’s living presence into the sculpture’s aesthetic and form, seeking to evoke a state of contemplation. Synthesis Monolith XII, 2020, Stainless Steel, 200 x 35 x 35 cm. Editions Inquiry <img width="3840" height="5760" width_o="3840" height_o="5760" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b7b16f1d90535e3b231c52a201c922cbbe75bff7444f5cf39a94f51faef45df8/0224_10848-copy.jpg" data-mid="103290194" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b7b16f1d90535e3b231c52a201c922cbbe75bff7444f5cf39a94f51faef45df8/0224_10848-copy.jpg" /> <img width="4410" height="6616" width_o="4410" height_o="6616" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/cbbbe8b7cc2f87926eba6999e175ea4b2128dcdda3105b89e2976fa329b71062/51.jpg" data-mid="103289862" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/cbbbe8b7cc2f87926eba6999e175ea4b2128dcdda3105b89e2976fa329b71062/51.jpg" /><img width="3840" height="5760" width_o="3840" height_o="5760" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/614a6f28ed8357a0d968361162c4dbffa60cf48bd167a733f5896238e4ea917b/0224_11024x.jpg" data-mid="103289864" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/614a6f28ed8357a0d968361162c4dbffa60cf48bd167a733f5896238e4ea917b/0224_11024x.jpg" /> https://hongjieyang.nl/Synthesis-Monolith-II-2016-Aluminium-200-x-80-x-35-cm Wed, 08 Nov 2017 20:03:14 +0000 Hongjie Yang https://hongjieyang.nl/Synthesis-Monolith-II-2016-Aluminium-200-x-80-x-35-cm Synthesis Monolith investigates the transformative properties of metal, tracing in a single totemic object the primitive origins of aluminium and steel in ores through to their emergence as highly polished artificial materials. The experimental casting method combines ancient techniques with contemporary technology, expressed in the convergence of natural and machined surfaces. The reflective exterior brings the viewer’s living presence into the sculpture’s aesthetic and form, seeking to evoke a state of contemplation. Synthesis Monolith II, 2016, Aluminium, 200 x 80 x 35 cm Editions Inquiry <img width="5202" height="7803" width_o="5202" height_o="7803" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/14ddc73184fe8cdd43567cd0964e16f7ae8fdbca9fbf33cbfe0956d16525fe94/1.jpg" data-mid="75768666" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/14ddc73184fe8cdd43567cd0964e16f7ae8fdbca9fbf33cbfe0956d16525fe94/1.jpg" /><img width="5202" height="7803" width_o="5202" height_o="7803" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/87619bba7b110eb206e5425b32833d9e1436f5a045a1ad9c6fa4de97298940c6/2.jpg" data-mid="75768433" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/87619bba7b110eb206e5425b32833d9e1436f5a045a1ad9c6fa4de97298940c6/2.jpg" /><img width="3823" height="5734" width_o="3823" height_o="5734" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9b642727fdb6f39a87fa2ad3d34d0d2739c1373cfd86ba881c42cd2bc300c5c1/06052017_AllGallery_HongjieYang-v3-min.png" data-mid="53372779" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/9b642727fdb6f39a87fa2ad3d34d0d2739c1373cfd86ba881c42cd2bc300c5c1/06052017_AllGallery_HongjieYang-v3-min.png" /> https://hongjieyang.nl/Synthesis-Monolith-III-2017-Aluminium-180-x-165-x-30-cm Wed, 07 Mar 2018 11:59:02 +0000 Hongjie Yang https://hongjieyang.nl/Synthesis-Monolith-III-2017-Aluminium-180-x-165-x-30-cm Synthesis Monolith investigates the transformative properties of metal, tracing in a single totemic object the primitive origins of aluminium and steel in rock through to their emergence as highly polished artificial materials. The experimental casting method combines ancient techniques with contemporary technology, expressed in the convergence of natural and machined surfaces. The fluid, liminal state of the reflective exterior brings the viewer’s living presence into the sculpture’s aesthetic and form, seeking to evoke a state of contemplation. Synthesis Monolith III, 2017, Aluminium, 180 x 165 x 30 cm Editions Inquiry <img width="5202" height="7803" width_o="5202" height_o="7803" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b99be4f89858f88628162077f31578bb52a88c87a232e8ce0867f0d40d3b69bf/20.jpg" data-mid="75832639" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b99be4f89858f88628162077f31578bb52a88c87a232e8ce0867f0d40d3b69bf/20.jpg" /> https://hongjieyang.nl/Synthesis-Monolith-I-2016-Aluminium-175-x-25-x-40-cm Sun, 17 Apr 2016 09:31:18 +0000 Hongjie Yang https://hongjieyang.nl/Synthesis-Monolith-I-2016-Aluminium-175-x-25-x-40-cm Synthesis Monolith investigates the transformative properties of metal, tracing in a single totemic object the primitive origins of aluminium and steel in ores through to their emergence as highly polished artificial materials. The experimental casting method combines ancient techniques with contemporary technology, expressed in the convergence of natural and machined surfaces. The reflective exterior brings the viewer’s living presence into the sculpture’s aesthetic and form, seeking to evoke a state of contemplation. Synthesis Monolith I-1, 2016, Aluminium, 175 x 25 x 40 cm Synthesis Monolith I-2, 2020, Aluminium, 180 x 35 x 35 cm Editions Inquiry <img width="5202" height="7803" width_o="5202" height_o="7803" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ebbcec0a0f193be1c38729ae17ecab452af06cba89c965304e9c92e4e52ea786/12.jpg" data-mid="75720170" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ebbcec0a0f193be1c38729ae17ecab452af06cba89c965304e9c92e4e52ea786/12.jpg" /> <img width="2857" height="4000" width_o="2857" height_o="4000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/70c2940466aa82a154a67219de3ed8eab313758c4c11b1b7150bd27d88b2a7f8/161211-Hongjie-Yang-The-Synthesis-Monolith-52.jpg" data-mid="53372784" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/70c2940466aa82a154a67219de3ed8eab313758c4c11b1b7150bd27d88b2a7f8/161211-Hongjie-Yang-The-Synthesis-Monolith-52.jpg" /> <img width="2857" height="4000" width_o="2857" height_o="4000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5876a0f47cce64a970e67dcd8b3f04a4498337d485411179007f633c3e40f681/161211-Hongjie-Yang-The-Synthesis-Monolith-128.jpg" data-mid="53372785" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5876a0f47cce64a970e67dcd8b3f04a4498337d485411179007f633c3e40f681/161211-Hongjie-Yang-The-Synthesis-Monolith-128.jpg" /> https://hongjieyang.nl/Synthesis-Monolith-IV-2017-Aluminium-220-x-35-x-47-cm Thu, 07 Sep 2017 19:34:08 +0000 Hongjie Yang https://hongjieyang.nl/Synthesis-Monolith-IV-2017-Aluminium-220-x-35-x-47-cm Synthesis Monolith investigates the transformative properties of metal, tracing in a single totemic object the primitive origins of aluminium and steel in ores through to their emergence as highly polished artificial materials. The experimental casting method combines ancient techniques with contemporary technology, expressed in the convergence of natural and machined surfaces. The reflective exterior brings the viewer’s living presence into the sculpture’s aesthetic and form, seeking to evoke a state of contemplation. Synthesis Monolith IV, 2017, Aluminium, 220 x 35 x 47 cm Editions Inquiry <img width="5000" height="7501" width_o="5000" height_o="7501" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/152f4e2197fa25cbcf50aa5f3a43583d51c78d73101d72c1129ad3ade440c141/06052017_AllGallery_HongjieYang_005-v2-min_o.png" data-mid="53372791" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/152f4e2197fa25cbcf50aa5f3a43583d51c78d73101d72c1129ad3ade440c141/06052017_AllGallery_HongjieYang_005-v2-min_o.png" /> <img width="4049" height="5669" width_o="4049" height_o="5669" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/08a3be575a70930a6296f7b00d2811f7fdfb4ecba30461075d97be36cfd020d5/Bench-3.jpg" data-mid="67394876" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/08a3be575a70930a6296f7b00d2811f7fdfb4ecba30461075d97be36cfd020d5/Bench-3.jpg" /> https://hongjieyang.nl/Synthesis-Monolith-VI-2018-Stainless-Steel-47-x-40-x-30-cm Sat, 14 Mar 2020 01:25:55 +0000 Hongjie Yang https://hongjieyang.nl/Synthesis-Monolith-VI-2018-Stainless-Steel-47-x-40-x-30-cm Synthesis Monolith investigates the transformative properties of metal, tracing in a single totemic object the primitive origins of aluminium and steel in ores through to their emergence as highly polished artificial materials. The experimental casting method combines ancient techniques with contemporary technology, expressed in the convergence of natural and machined surfaces. The reflective exterior brings the viewer’s living presence into the sculpture’s aesthetic and form, seeking to evoke a state of contemplation. Synthesis Monolith VI-1, 2018, Stainless Steel, 47 x 40 x 30 cm Synthesis Monolith VI-2, 2021, Stainless Steel, 50 x 50 x 40 cmEditionsInquiry <img width="5000" height="7491" width_o="5000" height_o="7491" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/753dfc72485fedd841d4d40c8de12dba64565255f2fd3896b63ef21262345a33/SXS_9684_o.jpg" data-mid="63492353" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/753dfc72485fedd841d4d40c8de12dba64565255f2fd3896b63ef21262345a33/SXS_9684_o.jpg" /> <img width="3000" height="4176" width_o="3000" height_o="4176" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/58dc211ae39282f6b8c7f0cfa47aa055213c66c7ca79b48757a507b827a82fa8/SXS_9698.jpg" data-mid="63492354" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/58dc211ae39282f6b8c7f0cfa47aa055213c66c7ca79b48757a507b827a82fa8/SXS_9698.jpg" /> <img width="3000" height="4495" width_o="3000" height_o="4495" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/426c9c384437e4ab56da520a240fee58d54f1dd5ffea13d060d3735922718d32/SXS_9706.jpg" data-mid="63492355" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/426c9c384437e4ab56da520a240fee58d54f1dd5ffea13d060d3735922718d32/SXS_9706.jpg" /> https://hongjieyang.nl/Synthesis-Monolith-X-2019-Stainless-Steel-200-x-80-x-35-cm Fri, 26 Jun 2020 23:15:07 +0000 Hongjie Yang https://hongjieyang.nl/Synthesis-Monolith-X-2019-Stainless-Steel-200-x-80-x-35-cm Synthesis Monolith investigates the transformative properties of metal, tracing in a single totemic object the primitive origins of aluminium and steel in ores through to their emergence as highly polished artificial materials. The experimental casting method combines ancient techniques with contemporary technology, expressed in the convergence of natural and machined surfaces. The reflective exterior brings the viewer’s living presence into the sculpture’s aesthetic and form, seeking to evoke a state of contemplation.Synthesis Monolith X, 2019, Stainless Steel, 200 x 80 x 35 cm Editions Inquiry <img width="3490" height="5234" width_o="3490" height_o="5234" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3193042ee0c0628a9945b3650d52d323a269ef25ccf301c7560032338403ce9f/11.jpg" data-mid="75767511" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/3193042ee0c0628a9945b3650d52d323a269ef25ccf301c7560032338403ce9f/11.jpg" /> <img width="3840" height="5760" width_o="3840" height_o="5760" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/719f162876b4719f0ac6e180e548d4e5a42ac3265bc53a99ce526847a9d1f168/352A9433.jpg" data-mid="75767510" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/719f162876b4719f0ac6e180e548d4e5a42ac3265bc53a99ce526847a9d1f168/352A9433.jpg" /> https://hongjieyang.nl/Synthesis-Monolith-V-2018-Stainless-Steel-180-x-35-x-27-cm Tue, 02 Apr 2019 20:12:29 +0000 Hongjie Yang https://hongjieyang.nl/Synthesis-Monolith-V-2018-Stainless-Steel-180-x-35-x-27-cm Synthesis Monolith investigates the transformative properties of metal, tracing in a single totemic object the primitive origins of aluminium and steel in rock ores through to their emergence as highly polished artificial materials. The experimental casting method combines ancient techniques with contemporary technology, expressed in the convergence of natural and machined surfaces. The reflective exterior brings the viewer’s living presence into the sculpture’s aesthetic and form, seeking to evoke a state of contemplation. Synthesis Monolith V-1, 2018, Stainless Steel, 180 x 35 x 27 cm Synthesis Monolith V-2, 2021, Stainless Steel, 185 x 35 x 30 cm Synthesis Monolith V-3, 2025, Aluminium, 185 x 35 x 30 cm Editions Inquiry <img width="4312" height="6467" width_o="4312" height_o="6467" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/163bee8e001b4f82df3f37ba1a5afd9b8769d816dbd154d90f3ea2fb313b35d0/IMG_231-2.jpg" data-mid="226283713" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/163bee8e001b4f82df3f37ba1a5afd9b8769d816dbd154d90f3ea2fb313b35d0/IMG_231-2.jpg" /> <img width="5000" height="7499" width_o="5000" height_o="7499" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/450283ede8e1fe178a78fc3d7faefd5e9652319e7c997fb029f769ed0c84d47e/SXS_9855-2_o.jpg" data-mid="53372766" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/450283ede8e1fe178a78fc3d7faefd5e9652319e7c997fb029f769ed0c84d47e/SXS_9855-2_o.jpg" /><img width="1500" height="2289" width_o="1500" height_o="2289" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/96646b44b980dbcaf8f6038fff7b583a7ccdcdce9687088e9f01713889f1063c/VIPP-Chimney-House-in-Copenhagen-by-Studio-David-Thulstrup-Yellowtrace-01-copy.jpg" data-mid="59970594" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/96646b44b980dbcaf8f6038fff7b583a7ccdcdce9687088e9f01713889f1063c/VIPP-Chimney-House-in-Copenhagen-by-Studio-David-Thulstrup-Yellowtrace-01-copy.jpg" /> https://hongjieyang.nl/Synthesis-Monolith-VII-2018-Stainless-Steel-120-x-75-x-40-cm Tue, 02 Apr 2019 20:56:13 +0000 Hongjie Yang https://hongjieyang.nl/Synthesis-Monolith-VII-2018-Stainless-Steel-120-x-75-x-40-cm Synthesis Monolith investigates the transformative properties of metal, tracing in a single totemic object the primitive origins of aluminium and steel in ores through to their emergence as highly polished artificial materials. The experimental casting method combines ancient techniques with contemporary technology, expressed in the convergence of natural and machined surfaces. The reflective exterior brings the viewer’s living presence into the sculpture’s aesthetic and form, seeking to evoke a state of contemplation. Synthesis Monolith VII, 2018, Stainless Steel, 120 x 75 x 40 cm EditionsInquiry <img width="4912" height="7360" width_o="4912" height_o="7360" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a0d53e47ca92918b22bc2dbed7a2b22d63030e0c33d30f4093540c982d85baa0/SXS_9684.jpg" data-mid="60000470" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a0d53e47ca92918b22bc2dbed7a2b22d63030e0c33d30f4093540c982d85baa0/SXS_9684.jpg" /> <img width="3840" height="5760" width_o="3840" height_o="5760" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/899a445d46055b2f00735ed45a4cc8a519a327c03c503acbd7a5363c42d8e7f6/3.jpg" data-mid="53372758" border="0" data-scale="100" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/899a445d46055b2f00735ed45a4cc8a519a327c03c503acbd7a5363c42d8e7f6/3.jpg" /><img width="3840" height="5760" width_o="3840" height_o="5760" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/55f9ff0fdb6617eb9416f62bb580cb29083a0cf90f55072cbae7d791408d7e71/4.jpg" data-mid="53372759" border="0" data-scale="100" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/55f9ff0fdb6617eb9416f62bb580cb29083a0cf90f55072cbae7d791408d7e71/4.jpg" /> https://hongjieyang.nl/Synthesis-Monolith-VIII-2018-Stainless-Steel-245-x-35-x-42-cm Tue, 02 Apr 2019 20:24:37 +0000 Hongjie Yang https://hongjieyang.nl/Synthesis-Monolith-VIII-2018-Stainless-Steel-245-x-35-x-42-cm Synthesis Monolith investigates the transformative properties of metal, tracing in a single totemic object the primitive origins of aluminium and steel in ores through to their emergence as highly polished artificial materials. The experimental casting method combines ancient techniques with contemporary technology, expressed in the convergence of natural and machined surfaces. The reflective exterior brings the viewer’s living presence into the sculpture’s aesthetic and form, seeking to evoke a state of contemplation. Synthesis Monolith VIII, 2018, Stainless Steel, 245 x 35 x 42cm EditionsInquiry <img width="4462" height="6681" width_o="4462" height_o="6681" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/498c131e8247f8e0de90912c27f02a51c989c85ce60814b7ef825f80a8b4cf0b/1.jpg" data-mid="53372768" border="0" data-scale="100" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/498c131e8247f8e0de90912c27f02a51c989c85ce60814b7ef825f80a8b4cf0b/1.jpg" /> <img width="5000" height="7499" width_o="5000" height_o="7499" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/699e6d2c1905aee3e33698fb6546d1b87b4f34187378bd4a1af78063f26c554b/2_o.jpg" data-mid="53372769" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/699e6d2c1905aee3e33698fb6546d1b87b4f34187378bd4a1af78063f26c554b/2_o.jpg" /> <img width="3840" height="5760" width_o="3840" height_o="5760" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4df771f1703f30247b6a6f44bf722e4b9e9d345931c93da6986b086f1729eb64/4.jpg" data-mid="53372770" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/4df771f1703f30247b6a6f44bf722e4b9e9d345931c93da6986b086f1729eb64/4.jpg" /> <img width="3840" height="5760" width_o="3840" height_o="5760" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ba5a556279a743cfbb0229301cc00a0b2a2ac165cd64b981fa9b5dc472981603/5.jpg" data-mid="53372771" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ba5a556279a743cfbb0229301cc00a0b2a2ac165cd64b981fa9b5dc472981603/5.jpg" />