AI WEIWEI 'Sunflower Seed' (2010) Individual Hand-Painted Seed Sculpture

'Sunflower Seed' by Ai Weiwei, 2010Original seed from the artist's historic exhibit.0.75 x .025 Inches each1.9 x 0.7 Centimeters each3.2 x 2.75 x 2.75 Inches (display)Hand-painted porcelain sunflower seed.Open Edition (Sold Out).Comes in small dome display case. ABOUT THE ART "In the times I grew up, it was a common place symbol for The People, the sunflower faces the trajectory of the red sun, so must the masses feel towards their leadership. Handfuls were carried in pockets, to be consumed on all occasions both casual and formal. So much more than a snack, it was the minimal ingredient that constituted the most essential needs and desires. Their empty shells were the ephemeral traces of social activity. The least common denominator for human satisfaction. I wonder what would have happened without them?" - Ai Weiwei ARTIST BIO Given his remarkable life and work, Ai Weiwei (b. 1957, Beijing) stands as a unique international figure. He is both one of the most celebrated contemporary art