Painting by Yiwei Shi 140 Artworks Sold

Roller Skater No. 1

Acrylic, Canvas, Ready to hang

76.2cm (W) x 50.8cm (H) x 3.8cm (D)

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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.

Marking the debut piece of the Roller Skater series, Roller Skater No. 1 distils the sheer kinetic joy of skating into a sweeping, geometric harmony. Set against a warm, solid yellow field, a highly stylised figure leans into a dramatic, low-slung glide, its impossibly elongated white limbs arching back in a continuous, ribbon-like loop. The horizontal composition is anchored by crisp, crimson accents in the hands, head, and skates, complete with delicate pale wheels trailing beneath. Rendered with clean outlines and unblemished flat colour planes, the artwork captures a pure, weightless moment of momentum and flow.

Artist Bio

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