Jaing Tie-Feng (Chinese; 1938-) "Spirit of Fire" Limited Edition Hand Signed Silkscreen Numbered XLV/LXXV W/COA - This piece is a limited edition silkscreen by Chinese artist Jiang Tie-Feng. The piece is titled "Spirit of Fire", and depicts a magnificent, highly detailed peacock. The silkscreen was created during the life of the artist, and the screen created for this edition were destroyed after printing. The piece has been signed by the artist and numbered XLV/LXXV (45/75) in the lower right corner. The piece measures 32.75" x 32.75", and will also come with a certificate of authenticity. Jiang Tie-Feng was a Chinese artist known for incorporating politics into his artwork, and using woodcut as his form of media. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the prestigious Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing, and upon graduation along with a small number of other artists, he volunteered to go down to the Yunnan province. From 1966 to 1973, the Chinese Government assigned him to produce "Socialist Realism" propaganda posters and sculptures. Stifled by this sterile exercise, Jiang worked at night on his bed in a small room to create his own style. Along with two other artists, he secretly found what is now known as the "Yunnan School." In 1982, a National Geographic reporter covering life in China, saw Jiang's paintings and brought some back to the United States, where his work was met with great success.