The artwork titled “Тайная вечеря” is a creation by the artist Zeng Fanzhi, completed in the year 2001. It originates from China and possesses significant dimensions, measuring 220 x 395 cm.
This compelling piece portrays a modern interpretation of the Last Supper through expressive, almost caricatured figures. The characters display exaggerated facial features, prominently accentuated with bold strokes of red and black. The background consists of muted vertical stripes, lending a structured balance against the dynamic foreground figures. There is a notable use of the color red in the characters’ ties and flesh tones, which contrasts starkly with their otherwise monochrome attire and steel-colored background. The presence of disembodied hands and slices of watermelon on the table impart an unsettling yet thought-provoking element to the composition, enhancing the surreal and symbolic nature of the artwork.
