Solidarity - Ink Drawing

The workers demonstrated the power of unity.

The letters on the chest of the overalls worn by the workers in the picture spell SOLIDARITY (from top to bottom, left to right). The last one (lower right) is the artist's signature and date.

Pigment liquid ink pen on 300gsm acid-free watercolour paper.
Varnished with UV Archival Gloss Spray.

This artwork is framed with a solid black wooden frame.
It has an acid-free matboard, glass front and D-rings with wire at the back.

The artwork size is 29.7cm x 42cm.
The external frame size is 45 cm (W) x 62.5 cm (H) x 3 cm (D).

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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.