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The Pure Land of Maha
2003-2006
BY
YANG Mao-Lin
Ah Chiang Deva of Great Buddhist Paradies
2004
copper carving , gold‑leaf
125x73x61 cm
The Bodhisattva of Great Buddhist Paradies
2004
copper carving , gold‑leaf
126x56x64 cm
Black OX Bodhisattva IN Pure Land of Maha
2005
copper carving , gold‑leaf
126x68.5x43.5 cm
Female Panda Deva-γ Rides on Smilodon wih Flame
2005
copper carving , gold‑leaf
106x38x60 cm
Fan Deva Rides on Black Bear
2005
copper carving , gold‑leaf
107x32x25 cm
Panda Sarasvati-Monroe
2005
copper carving , gold‑leaf
104x65x96 cm
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People, in any era, always delude some kinds of heroic or idol characters via illusion, fairy tale and stories and fantasize that these virtual heroes would one day save the common people from this hopeless world. This seems to be the only way they could obtain satisfaction on mentality and be rescued. The series are the illustrations of such contemporary phenomena. By combining justice, morality and the supernatural power that would rescue the world, Yang Mao-lin rearranged the identifies of the supernatural characters and reimburse them familiar cartoon and comic roles, fairy tale characters, pop idols and other virtual characters invented by himself. These new supernatural characters and heroes all have distinct rides such as ancient creatures or exaggeratedly enlarged common insects. He created the forms of these Buddha as the symbol of every person’s most truthful inner benevolence and mercy.

ARTISTS
12 artworks / 225 exhibition
Installation Art , Sculpture , Painting
The history of Taiwan is replete with numerous cultural interactions, the constant interplay of which has resulted in the evolution of unique cultural DNA. Over many years, Yang Mao-lin has consistently used art as a vehicle to express his opinion ...
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KEYWORDS
YANG Mao-Lin, 1991-1995, Painting
YANG Mao-Lin, 2010-2011, Sculpture
YANG Mao-Lin, 2005-2007,
YANG Mao-Lin, 2012-, Sculpture
YANG Mao-Lin, 2009-2011, Sculpture
YANG Mao-Lin, 1991-1995, Painting
YANG Mao-Lin, 2006-2009, Sculpture
YANG Mao-Lin, 2002-2003, Sculpture
YANG Mao-Lin, 1989-1991, Painting
YANG Mao-Lin, 2007-2009, Sculpture
YANG Mao-Lin, 2010-2011, Sculpture