Dionysus
Dionysus
Dionysus

Liu Shuishi

Dionysus

2025

Oil on canvas

49 x 32 in (124.5 x 81 cm)

$30,000

At first glance, this work presents a monstrous figure with a body rendered in vibrant greens, teals, and yellows, dominated by stark white teeth. The painting is a reimagining of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine. The prominent white brushstrokes are a visual metaphor for language, reflecting the artist's belief that wine unlocks truth in conversation. As an avid wine enthusiast, Liu draws from his own experiences of philosophical and cultural exchanges over shared bottles, where inhibitions dissolve and authentic dialogues emerge. He transforms these moments of revealed “truth” into fantastical beings that transcend their mythological origins.

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Liu Shuishi

Dionysus

2025

Oil on canvas

49 x 32 in (124.5 x 81 cm)

$30,000

At first glance, this work presents a monstrous figure with a body rendered in vibrant greens, teals, and yellows, dominated by stark white teeth. The painting is a reimagining of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine. The prominent white brushstrokes are a visual metaphor for language, reflecting the artist's belief that wine unlocks truth in conversation. As an avid wine enthusiast, Liu draws from his own experiences of philosophical and cultural exchanges over shared bottles, where inhibitions dissolve and authentic dialogues emerge. He transforms these moments of revealed “truth” into fantastical beings that transcend their mythological origins.

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WED-SAT: 11AM-6PM
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CHELSEA

TUE-SAT: 10AM-6PM
SUN: 12PM-5PM