Hang Ren (1987-2017) - Untitled (2007-2016)

Hang Ren (1987-2017), Untitled (2007-2016), 2016.

Skateboard, concave (digital print on wood, lacquered, 82 x 21.5 cm, numbered and signed by the artist).

Condition: Minimal pressure scratches that are only visible in raking light. Minimal chipping on the upper right part of the board. It has never been used and was only removed from the plastic packaging for the photos. The images are part of the condition description.

About
In 2016, Ren Hang collaborated with The Skateroom, a Brussels-based platform that combines contemporary art with skate culture. This collaboration resulted in a limited edition of art skateboards featuring some of his most famous photographs.
With this edition, Ren Hang's aesthetic provocation and poetic imagery were transferred to a new medium – from the gallery to the street. The project combined art, design, and social engagement, as a portion of the proceeds benefited international social and skate projects.
Today, the collaboration between Ren Hang and The Skateroom is regarded as a collectible and a symbol of the rebellious spirit and artistic freedom that have made Ren Hang's work famous worldwide.

Biography
Ren Hang (1987–2017) is regarded as one of the most important representatives of contemporary Chinese photography. Born in Changchun, he gained international fame through his bold, poetic, and often provocative portraits. His nude photographs depict naked bodies in unconventional poses — sensual, vulnerable, and at the same time rebellious.
Ren Hang's works question societal norms, sexuality, and identity, making him a symbol of artistic freedom in China. His photographs have been exhibited worldwide, including at the Foam Museum Amsterdam and the Kunsthalle Wien, and are now among the most sought-after works of contemporary Asian art.