Sculptor Wang Keping finds the essence or vitality of his creations residing within the very wood he works with. After prolonged observation of its knots and branches, he is inspired to uncover what lies within. His journey as a wood sculptor began four decades ago, when he was a spirited young individual in China, fighting alongside his comrades for the freedom to express contemporary art. Today, he stands as a master, a wise sage, and a philosopher, finding everything he needs within the confines of his garden. While his primary themes revolve around Woman, Man, Couple, Mother and Child, Birds and what he terms Ex-Voto to describe his abstract works, each passing year sees Wang Keping grow more adept in capturing the material's essence and exploring its offerings. As a result, we witness his forms evolve and renew, showcasing his mastery. Wang Keping has lived and worked in France since 1984. In the last 2 years he has participated in exhibitions at the Musée Rodin, The Musée Guimet, The Chateau de Chambord, The Centre Pompidou and is being recognized and revered for his long accomplishments to sculpture. In his significant sculpture “Couple”, a man and woman are in embrace. Wang Keping along with Huang Rui and Ma Desheng were the key leaders of the Stars Art Group, one of China's most influential avant-garde movements, has long been at the forefront of artistic and intellectual exploration. Their recent retrospective group exhibition, "Freedom of Art, The Stars, Beijing, 1979" was held at Centre Pompidou in Paris.