It's all black and white for two artists
By Wang Jie |
August 28, 2012, Tuesday
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WHEN the works of a Chinese and a Western artist are showcased together, many people would use the cliched "East-meets-West" theme.
But "The Big Black," an exhibition featuring oil canvases by Italian artist Paolo Dolzan and calligraphy and ink-wash paintings by Yu Jihan, explores the origins of two great civilizations.
Organized by the Association of China-Italy, the exhibition currently running at Italy Pavilion features the beauty of black hues, an expression of purity toward the mystery of the universe, according to the artists.
According to Giuseppe Zhu, president of the Association of China-Italy, "black, the non-color, has a very ancient alchemical meaning. It is the color of the 'black work of nigredo.' The paintings created by the two artists are an interesting experiment of complementarity among cultures and viewpoints."
When black is reflected on rice paper, Yu harnesses the power of Chinese calligraphy into his abstract paintings. His works are filled with opposites: black and white, light and shadow, empty and full, warm and cold. All this is depicted merely by the colors of black and white to reach an illusionary harmony.
Dolzan used black tones to conjure up the scenes in his heart. He vaguely outlines some concrete shapes in his paintings, such as a dragon and horse.
Date: Through September 1, 10am-5pm
Address: Italy Pavilion, 2095 Expo Ave, Pudong
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