'recombinant 25' by qi peng 2007, oil pastel and ink on five stretched 6" x 9" canvas panels, is signed on top of each panel separately. 'recombinant 25' exists as one of qi peng's few paintings based on a mathematical and contemplative state. He notes that the 25 number is equal to five squared which is a rearrangement of the number 25 itself. There is a strong element of self-reflection and self-reference which infuses the driving concept behind this rather muted mathematical powers-based work. The installation painting is in pristine condition.