Artist . Mao and Chris
Title Early Worm #3
Media glazed ceramic
Dated
2022
Size 6.5 x 10 x 3.5 in. / 16.5 x 25.4 x 8.9 cm.
Sold $375
Estimate $420 - $840
Notes
signed and dated on bottom
Provenance
generously donated by the artist; proceeds will be donated to the Kiyooka Ohe Art Centre and Sculpture Park in Springbank, Alberta. KOAC is a contemporary art centre founded by artists Harry Kiyooka and Katie Ohe where visitors can visit an impressive collection of outdoor sculptures while enjoying the sanctuary of environment. For more information or to donate directly, visit koartscentre.org
Biographical Information
. Mao and Chris ~ [21st century] Canadian
see artist's website maoandchris.com;
Kun Chen (Mao) and Chris Savage are a collaborative artist duo based in Calgary, Canada. Working across ceramics, painting, and public art, their practice explores themes of identity, cultural hybridity, and social transformation. Drawing from both traditional and contemporary influences, they create visually layered works that foster cross-cultural dialogue and invite nuanced interpretations of personal and collective narratives.
The pair met in 2017 while completing their Master of Fine Arts degrees at the University of Calgary. In 2020, they founded Mao Projects and established a home studio where their shared vision took shape. Combining Mao’s background as a first-generation Chinese artist with Chris’s Canadian upbringing, their collaborative work reflects a deep commitment to storytelling through material, form, and visual symbolism. Mao and Chris have received recognition through grants and awards from institutions including the Canada Council for the Arts and Calgary Arts Development. Their work has been exhibited across Canada and internationally.