Hands on Knees uses an elongated, bowing figure and bold primary accents against a warm ochre field to explore the simple ge… Hands on Knees uses an elongated, bowing figure and bold primary accents against a warm ochre field to explore the simple ge… Hands on Knees uses an elongated, bowing figure and bold primary accents against a warm ochre field to explore the simple ge… Hands on Knees uses an elongated, bowing figure and bold primary accents against a warm ochre field to … — artist's signature Hands on Knees uses an elongated, bowing figure and bold primary accents against a warm ochre field to explore t… — edge view Hands on Knees uses an elongated, bowing figure and bold primary accents against a warm ochre field to explore the … — detail Hands on Knees uses an elongated, bowing figure and bold primary accents against a warm ochre field to explo… — shown hanging
Hands on Knees uses an elongated, bowing figure and bold primary accents against a warm ochre field to explore the simple ge…
Hands on Knees uses an elongated, bowing figure and bold primary accents against a warm ochre field to explore the simple ge…
Hands on Knees uses an elongated, bowing figure and bold primary accents against a warm ochre field to explore the simple ge…
Hands on Knees uses an elongated, bowing figure and bold primary accents against a warm ochre field to … — artist's signature
Hands on Knees uses an elongated, bowing figure and bold primary accents against a warm ochre field to explore t… — edge view
Hands on Knees uses an elongated, bowing figure and bold primary accents against a warm ochre field to explore the … — detail
Hands on Knees uses an elongated, bowing figure and bold primary accents against a warm ochre field to explo… — shown hanging
Painting by Yiwei Shi 141 Artworks Sold

Hands on Knees

Acrylic, Canvas, Ready to hang

40.6cm (W) x 50.8cm (H) x 3.8cm (D)

Certificate of Authenticity Included

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A$500

Arrives 19–21 Sep

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Artwork Description

Acrylic paint on stretched canvas.
It has D-rings and a wire across the back and is ready to hang.
It comes with a signed Certificate of Authenticity.

In Hands on Knees, the physical posture of recovery and rest is transformed into a striking, graphic glyph. Painted entirely from imagination, this abstract-figurative artwork features a fluid, elongated blue silhouette sweeping across a solid ochre field, its back curved into an elegant, continuous loop reminiscent of a numeric form. The heavy forward lean is anchored by vivid crimson accents at the feet and hands, which rest directly on the joints to stabilise the figure. Through precise outlines and unblemished flat colour planes, the painting strips away all external context to capture a pure, universally understood moment of pause.

Artist Bio
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Yiwei Shi 491 artworks | 125 Sold

Specialising in abstract-figurative acrylics, Yiwei Shi explores the human form through a lens of joyful distortion. Based in Sydney, Shi is known for his ability to distil complex movement into decisive, two-dimensional visions.

His portfolio oscillates between two compelling modes: a serene minimalism characterised by flat colour and simple backgrounds, and a detailed, pattern-rich aesthetic often seen in his dynamic sports illustrations. By omitting intricate details in one piece and celebrating them in the next, Shi highlights the diverse textures of human life. His work is unified by his celebration of the "extraordinary posture," reshaped to amplify drama and spark a connection with the viewer. Each canvas is a testament to his belief that beauty and humour are found in every gesture.

Commissions
Yiwei's studio is in Sydney