Chinese
Creativity Art Award
"Square Sumo"Zhang Tianji
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Work Description

Inspired by sumo wrestlers, the powerful and robust sumo wrestlers have left a deep impression on me, leading me to create a piece centered around a pair of sumo wrestlers. The square-shaped wrestler represents the Yokozuna, the most powerful wrestler in the sumo hierarchy, while the round-shaped wrestler represents the Ozeki, the second strongest wrestler. The visual language adopts the technique of emphasizing their characteristics through the use of squares and circles, aiming to convey a strong and distinct style.

Expert Reviews

Shen Yu (Founder of Animal Planet Studio):

"Square Sumo" aligns well with current commercial trends, especially if it were to be made into a large figurine. It would likely have high market acceptance. If produced as blind boxes, whether in terms of quantity or diverse designs, it may even surpass the expectations of blind box collectors. I believe this design would be readily accepted both literally and in the market. In my opinion, this artwork is highly viable.