Mao 2007

"Mao" is a 2007 portrait by the Chinese artist Yu Youhan. It depicts the iconic leader of the People's Republic of China, Mao Zedong, in a bold, simplified style reminiscent of pop art. Youhan uses strong, flat colors, creating a striking contrast between the red and gold background, Mao's face, and the green eyebrow, which are all rendered with smooth, geometric shapes. This work, though created long after Mao's death, captures his enduring presence in Chinese culture and history.