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Reviving historical house with artworks
The art exhibition 鈥淐entennial Sea鈥 that runs until Sunday is in full swing in a century-old historical house on Sichuan Road M.
Almost 100 paintings, installations and sculptures are displayed from the second to fourth floors in the neoclassical house built in 1921, the former headquarters of Brunner, Mond & Company, a British chemical company.
The paintings decorate, interpret and mix into the house, and at the same time revive and refresh it once again after 100 years. These silent artworks speak to the relationship between the eternity of time and malleability of space with different types of media.
The installation 鈥淭he Midas Touch鈥 by artist Shen Ye is a philosophical reflection inspired by Chinese mythology. A raven stands on a wooden box painted with gold foil, searching for that 鈥済olden finger鈥 of the immortal Lu Dongbin, who could turn anything to gold by simply pointing at it. A few steps away, rocks in a golden coating of lacquer are scattered about.
The image of a raven is quite thought provoking, as the scavenger in Chinese culture is an emblem of ill omen, as well as a symbol of imperial authority that often implies a dynasty鈥檚 rise and fall. The work鈥檚 metaphor becomes complicated, which might hint the artist鈥檚 irony to the commodity fetishism.
Xue Song is known for his innovative combination of modern techniques and traditional elements, such as calligraphy and folk art.
The artist stands out with his style of collage, characterized by burning ready-made images and his rearrangement of the burnt fragments on the canvas.
Xue鈥檚 painting 鈥淔amilies in the Deep of the White Clouds鈥 features bold color patches and thick lines, offering a striking visual effect.
Dates: Through September 19, 11am-8pm
Tickets: 100 yuan
Venue: BAIwork
Address: 133 Sichuan Road M.
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