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The Salesman uses dramatically elongated forms and striking red accents to capture a stylised figure moving with unstoppable…
The Salesman uses dramatically elongated forms and striking red accents to capture a stylised figure moving with unstoppable…
The Salesman uses dramatically elongated forms and striking red accents to capture a stylised figure moving with unstoppable…
The Salesman uses dramatically elongated forms and striking red accents to capture a stylised figure mo… — artist's signature
The Salesman uses dramatically elongated forms and striking red accents to capture a stylised figure moving with… — edge view
The Salesman uses dramatically elongated forms and striking red accents to capture a stylised figure moving with un… — detail
Painting by Yiwei Shi 141 Artworks Sold

The Salesman

Acrylic, Canvas, Ready to hang

50.8cm (W) x 40.6cm (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

In The Salesman, the daily hustle is stripped down to its most kinetic, minimalist essence. Captured entirely from imagination, this abstract-figurative painting features a highly stylised character bounding across a warm, solid ochre-gold background. The composition relies on dramatically elongated, fluid blue limbs that sweep across the canvas to convey a powerful sense of forward momentum and determination. Balanced by sharp, saturated pops of crimson—found in the figure's hat, shoes, and prominent briefcase—the artwork uses precise outlines and flat planes of colour to transform a familiar corporate archetype into a bold, high-impact graphic narrative.

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.

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