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)
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?
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!
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.
Or Durex Balloon Animals copy?
HAH. Good question.
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