Mixed maze
dal 26/11/2008 al 19/1/2009
Segnalato da
26/11/2008
Mixed maze
The Red Mansion Foundation, London
5 contemporary Chinese Photographers: Jia Youguang, Liu Bolin, Liu Jin, Xu Changchang, and Yang Yongliang. The works in this exhibition form deeply personal narratives; the artists' creations are not restricted to a single model or school of thought, but seek to express individuality and a distinct sense of subjectivity. Curated by Chunchen Wang.
Curated by Chunchen Wang
Jia Youguang, Liu Bolin, Liu Jin, Xu Changchang, and Yang Yongliang
China is in transition. Everything is in a constant state of flux and
the feeling of displacement this causes is a recurrent theme in
contemporary Chinese art. Over the last decade, photography has become
an important medium for its ability to record and propagate the changes
in society's fabric as well as to portray very personal stories. The
works in this exhibition form deeply personal narratives; the artists'
creations are not restricted to a single model or school of thought, but
seek to express individuality and a distinct sense of subjectivity. In
order to achieve this, they utilize the different applications of new
media that are available to them. Thus China's art today is like a
"mixed maze". Different perspectives (informed by upbringing, schooling,
personal preferences), lead to diverse artistic results. Some conform to
tendencies of the era or the vicissitudes of Chinese social psychology,
some indulge in stereotypes (without progressing the genre), and as
result their work does not reflection the real significance of
contemporary art, but rather confuses and tangles as the walls of the
maze thicken and ensnare. At it stands today, China's contemporary art
is at risk of disintegration, unless a multitude of widespread copycat
imagery is eliminated as patrons grow tired of their faddish
conspicuousness. It is at this time, when history comes to a critical
impasse, that the moment has come for new artists to seek fresh
expressions to portray their perspective, and find a way to escape the
maze.
The Red Mansion Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation, which
promotes artistic exchange between China and the UK through a programme
of lectures, exhibitions, The Red Mansion Art Prize and Building
Bridges, an exchange programme for established artists. The Red Mansion
Foundation was co-producer and co-sponsor of "China Power Station" (held
at Battersea Power Station), "The Real Thing" at Tate Liverpool, the
Chinese Pavilion at the 52nd Venice Biennale and the 10th Istanbul
Biennale, 2007.
Private View Thursday 27th November, 2008 6pm- 8.30pm
The Red Mansion Foundation
46 Portland Place - London