Wang Keping was born in Beijing in 1949. Initially involved in theater, he later became one of the founding members of the Stars Art Group. In 1979 and 1980, he participated in the first and second Stars Art Exhibitions. He later emigrated to France. He has held numerous exhibitions overseas since 1983. His works are part of the collections, including those of the Paris City Government, the Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris, the Olympic Park in Seoul, Boston University in the United States, the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, and various private collectors worldwide.

Wang Keping’s wood sculptures use the natural forms of wood to depict the organic shapes of the human body, while subtly incorporating his conceptual expressions. This results in minimalist yet expressive figurative works. Head of the Family portrays a male figure in an unnatural stance, legs spread apart. His facial features are simplified, devoid of expression. However, in stark contrast to his rigid stance, his twisted arms create a strong sense of imbalance—one arm is forcibly shielding his private area, while the other is pinned beneath, stretched awkwardly to the side. Considering the artist’s personal experiences and the social context of the time, this work reflects his call for the liberation of human nature.