Reception｜2017.11.26 3:30pm
Duration｜2017.11.26 – 2018.1.4
Academic Advisor｜Fan Di’an
Curator｜Peng Feng
Renowned contemporary sculptor Cai Zhisong’s works not only shows his fascination with ancient Chinese culture but also addresses the dangers and consequences of cultural erosion in the face of today’s increasing Globalization. An attempt to counteract this development, his artwork attempts to establish an indigenous form of contemporary art. Central to his work lies the belief that art should be pluralistic, while the modern art world – despite its seeming diversity – harbors the danger of uniformity. Cai Zhisong observes the already existent centralization and economic strength of western civilizations driving many marginalized regional cultures to the periphery of society to become culture reservations or tourist attractions.
In the Studio
This exhibition showcases a total of 18 artworks and related artistic studies throughout his creation period, including references from ‘Ode to Motherland’, ‘Cloud’, and ‘Rose’ series and the latest ‘Deer’ and ‘Crane’ series of 2017. Carefully balanced between movement and stillness they create a tension, which engages the viewer’s imagination.
About the Artist
Born in 1972, Cai Zhisong, a graduate of Beijing’s Central Academy of Fine Art, was the first Chinese artist to win the prestigious Taylor prize at the Paris Autumn Salon in Eiffel-Branly. Established in 1903, many of the world’s most famous artists have participated in the Autumn Salon, including Gauguin, Cezanne, Matisse, Renoir, Bonnard and Rodin. The Autumn Salon opens every year, comprising of painting, sculpture, architecture and photography. Named after Baron Taylor, only one distinguished artist receives the Taylor Prize every year.
