{"product_id":"arc-1-sculpture-by-zhangchi-shen","title":"ARC-1 Sculpture by Zhangchi Shen","description":"\u003cp\u003eTitle: ARC-1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSculpture. Copper, pearl, resin. Chasing, hydraulic press\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13 x 8 x 11, 2026. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eARC is a series of metal sculptures inspired by three distinct phases of my life \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eover the last ten years. Using the pearl as a metaphor, the works examine the \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003econtradictory yet interconnected relationship between the individual and society. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe series moves from social marginalization, through a period of nihilism and \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003ecollapse, toward reconciliation with the past and the emergence of self-acceptance.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll three works are entirely handmade, with no found objects used. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn ARC-2, the figure is constructed from pearls and resin and can be detached \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003efrom its base. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn ARC-3, the skull is hand-carved from wood. The pearl is removable, while the \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eshell is fixed and non-functional.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Zhangchi Shen Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lapaigallery.com\/collections\/zhangchi-shen-nscadu\"\u003eZhangchi Shen Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"23rd ANJSC Exhibition\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lapaigallery.com\/pages\/23rd-annual-national-jewellery-student-competition\"\u003eReturn to 23rd ANJSC Exhibition \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"L.A. Pai Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47372500303956,"sku":"ZhangchiShen1","price":3300.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/7367\/files\/Screenshot2026-07-17231847.png?v=1784302673","url":"https:\/\/www.lapaigallery.com\/products\/arc-1-sculpture-by-zhangchi-shen","provider":"L.A. Pai Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}