I Don’t Want to Hear It

Translating the universal impulse to block out unwanted noise into a bold graphic arch, I Don’t Want to Hear It features an elongated figure bowed deeply to the ground with hands firmly covering its ears.

Artwork Details

Size: 40.6 (H) x 50.8 (W) x 3.8 (D) cm

Medium: Acrylic

Style: Abstract

$500.00

Availability: 1 in stock

Estimated shipping: $18 — Australia-wide delivery only. View shipping details.

Acrylic paint on stretched canvas.

The artist’s signature is on the back of the canvas.

It has D-rings and a wire across the back and is ready to hang.

It comes with a signed Certificate of Authenticity.

In I Don’t Want to Hear It, the overwhelming desire for quiet is transformed into a monumental, architectural form. Set against a warm, solid ochre field, an extraordinarily elongated figure loops into a dramatic, sweeping arch—bowing down to cover its ears with bright crimson hands. The composition pairs sweeping fluid lines with sharp, saturated accents at the hands and feet, turning a defensive, self-protective gesture into a striking visual balance. Rendered with clean outlines and flat colour planes, the artwork captures a universally relatable psychological moment of sensory overload with poignant, humorous minimalism.

Specialising in abstract-figurative acrylics, Yiwei Shi explores the human form through a lens of joyful distortion. Based in Sydney, Shi is known for his ability to distil complex movement into decisive, two-dimensional visions.

His portfolio oscillates between two compelling modes: a serene minimalism characterised by flat colour and simple backgrounds, and a detailed, pattern-rich aesthetic often seen in his dynamic sports illustrations. By omitting intricate details in one piece and celebrating them in the next, Shi highlights the diverse textures of human life. His work is unified by his celebration of the "extraordinary posture," reshaped to amplify drama and spark a connection with the viewer. Each canvas is a testament to his belief that beauty and humour are found in every gesture.

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I Don’t Want to Hear It - Yiwei Shi - AcrylicI Don’t Want to Hear It
$500.00

Availability: 1 in stock

Estimated shipping: $18 — Australia-wide delivery only. View shipping details.

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