VTG Set 4 Yang Yang Cuerda Seca Enamel Glazed Tiles Women Hand-painted Abstract For Sale

Set of four vintage hand-painted, glazed ceramic art tiles. Hand-crafted in the 1990s by Chinese-born, American contemporary artist/sculptor Yang Yang. Each tile features a woman painted in a cubist, abstract style. The “cuerda seca” (Spanish for dry cord) technique creates the black, stained glass-like lines and liquid glass glazes are applied for the vibrant colors. High temperature kiln firing completes the process.The tiles were created and sold as a series; typically, only one tile was signed by the artist, which is the first tile in the still photos, signed "YY" in the lower left corner. Picture hangers are glued to backs.Crazing and some chipping of the black glaze lines is present. There is a hairline crack at the top of the tile depicting a woman with a market basket and fish (#3 in still photos). Please see photos.Very Good Used Vintage Condition.
Fun Facts:
Yang Yang's style blends ancient Chinese traditions and mythologies with western modernism and abstract color theory. He grew up in Nanchung, China where he studied art and literature. Yang came to the US in 1984 and completed a master's degree in art. His works have been exhibited in museums worldwide, including the Xi' an Art Museum (2004), the Minneapolis Institute of Arts (2007) and the ShangDong Art Museum (2014).