Apparently, women's hair don't grow in the winter...

Had by far, one of the most amusing China-moments just now as I had to stock up on some toiletries and headed to Watson's. Schwarzkopf hair mousse, check. Hada Labo toner, check. Clinicare intensive treatment for permed hair, check. Schick Intuition razor blades...where the fuck are the razor blades?

As I walked up and down each aisle, a Watson's staff came up to me, and asked if I needed any assistance.

Me: "Yes please...where are the razor blades?"

Staff A: "Ummm..." looks away to find another Staff B and shouts, "HEY, where are the razor blades?"

Staff B walks over and says: "Oh we don't have it."

Me: "You don't have it? Why? I buy it from Watson's all the time..."

Staff B: "Yeah but razor blades are seasonal items."

Me: "Sorry? Seasonal items?"

Staff B: "We only have it in stock in the summers. It only sells good in the summer and usually in the winter, everyone's wrapped up in thick clothing anyway."

Me: "Uh huh, interesting...so apparently, women's hair also don't grow out in the winter right?"

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If any one of you know someone who knows someone at Hutchison Whampoa, A.S. Watson's Group, specifically in Marketing/Product Inventory departments, please kindly revert the following:

1. Seasonal items should include Christmas, New Year, Valentine's Day, Chinese New Year, Easter, Ching Ming, Dragon Boat, National Holidays...and so forth.

2. I understand the meaning of "localfying to market's needs", but I can assure you that one shelf space to carry a smaller inventory of razor blades will be profitable for business. Foreign consumers are less than 25% of the China market but you'll have 100% of the foreigners going to Watson's to buy razor blades.

Thanks. I still need razor blades by the way. Apparently my hair doesn't grow according to seasons.

ShContemporary 09

This is one of the reasons why I love Shanghai. When creativity is dead (in China), or the lack of inspiration is mentally constipating...something out-of-the-box pops up, and takes you on for a surprise. If I didn't have other plans (a.k.a. daughter duties) for the late afternoon, I'd be happily wandering another round at the ShContemporary09, until my senses have had its complete indulgence. Highly amazed, wow-ed, and impressed by the works of local and international artists worldwide...today, was definitely a feast for my senses. I'll let the pictures do the talking now. Art talks, but do you hear it?

Red Carpet - painted with sand designs

picture of a 3D-lookalike video

(And the video created the universal theme..."What IS contemporary art?")

Clock/color of silence, by Aiko Miyanaga

Also one of Aiko Miyanaga's works, it's actually made from Naphthalene (same ingredient for moth balls)

A series of "a little China today"...

The joy of dancing...anywhere, anytime

(Head to Zhong Shan Park...you'll see the 真人版s)

Staring Looking with curiousity

拜拜

Construction workers/afternoon naps...or both?

Behind every finger print, lies a different expresssion. 

Telephone, in ceramic 

Computer, in ceramic 

1. If Blythe grew up in China, in the 2000's 

2. If Blythe grew up in China, in the 1970's 

3. If Blythe grew up in the 1970's and loves to meet men at Babyface 

 Chinese Opera, or little swirly fishes? 

 I see a lotta fishies too... 

 Another Chinese Opera, oil on canvas 

Anyone know's what this painting technique is called?

(this is gonna bug me for a week...)

The devil in all situations...

All that messiness in the head...

So many colors, so much interpretations...

Interpretation 1.

Interpretation 2.

Interpretation 3.

Interpretation 4.

Interpretation 5.

Interpretation 6.

Japanese "robot"

Robot "headshot"

...and old cell phone keypads, is what it is made of.

9 faces, 1 person

Twins of 9 faces

A boat full of shells...

...no, actually skulls.

Smokes, wine, and a girl - oil on canvas

All the smiles with a mere frown

Beijing, hustle and bustle

Mini version of Hongqiao flower statue?

Oh Dear God, you're frowning...

Carla Bedini's collection, the Italian artist specializes in painting on wood + gauze, creating intricate depth and mood for each painting

￥ 72,000 (i kid you not)

...you can vaguely see the layers of gauze...one of the few pieces that caught both sweetJ & my attention.

Photo center, painted around

Rooftops...

and European villages? (reminiscence of Bergamo...)

...but made in jeans.

Fuel me up baby...!!

Which gas would you like? ;)

Glass psychedelic

...or a bunch of lollies!

Vibrantly arranged.

Qipao, a lady's must have...

...Mahjong qipao, now DEFINITELY must have (especially to 胡)!

So that's how body building works...

Sketch on 3D...

(side shot)

A lot of painted roosters on a mannequin..

...and beautifully painted swans.

Last but not least, one of my favorite series...you see a shirt? or you see a dog?

The never ending battle...hoodies, or sweats? Pepsi or Cola?

That's a lot of rocks/coal/dirt...

...but not until you see what it makes up altogether.

Tongue? Leaf?

BUTTONS!!

Silver xxx?

And  a lot of silver...spoons.

Jeff Koons wannabe?

Or Durex Balloon Animals copy?

HAH. Good question.

Thank you ShContemporary for an amazing Sunday...and until next year, good night!