Eden Unbound

Yang Jiechang’s Tale of the 11th Day (2009–2014) is a sweeping, nearly 20-meter-long silk panorama that reimagines paradise as a realm of uninhibited connection. Inspired by Boccaccio’s Decameron, this monumental work blends traditional Chinese ink techniques with vivid mineral pigments to depict humans and animals engaging in playful, affectionate, and erotic interactions. The serene landscape, rendered in meticulous detail, challenges societal norms and invites contemplation on harmony, desire, and the fluidity of boundaries. In ikonoTV’s Slow Art format, each scene unfolds gradually, encouraging viewers to immerse themselves in this utopian vision where love and equality reign. This work can be seen at [The M+ Museum, Hong Kong,https://www.mplus.org.hk/en/collection/objects/black-and-white-mustard-seed-garden-tale-of-the-11th-day-series-2016788/]