When The Grotesque Becomes The New Normality
Duration:
2021.01.29 - 2021.02.28
10:00 to 22:00 everyday
10:00 to 22:00 everyday
Venue:
Parkview Green Art
Address:
No. K-14, LG2 Floor, B Tower, Parkview Green FangCaoDi,
No. 9 Dongdaqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China (100020)
No. 9 Dongdaqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China (100020)
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Artist:
Gao Binbin, Han Hongyang, Sally Huang Wong, Zen-in Architects, Liu Junli, Li Na, Lv Zhe, Tian Shuxing, Wang Jian, Xu Zebang, Yuan Beibei, Yang Yuanyuan, Yu Zhongqing, Zhan Ji’ang, Zhang Yixiong
The concept of “grotesque” is associated with the idea of being fanciful, weird, inappropriate, unnatural, and surreal. Maybe in the past it was used to define a condition of abnormality, usually associated with marginalized and criticized groups of people. However now, the spread of the virus of Covid- 19 has undermined the world order and the “state of emergency” that we are all experiencing reminds us about the importance of human civilization and social life. When we go out and we notice the shadow of God on the surface of the asphalt highway under the scorching sun, when we listen to the messages silently whispered by the plants and when we follow the pure and lovely butterflies to enter the theatre of grotesque, then we no longer lie to ourselves and we gain the courage to face our buried feelings and desires. When the grotesque is no longer considered as the opposite of normality, the condition of being different, extravagant, incongruous is worthy of respect and appreciation.
When The Grotesque Becomes The New Normality features more than forty works by 15 artists working with a wide range of media spanning paintings, sculptures, installations, and videos. The representation of unknown species and their charming appearance convey intriguing narratives. The grotesque, while expanding the boundary of our vision and experience, generates new ideas through metamorphosis and juxtaposition. In this process, the burden of our daily life that could not be eased in the past, might acquire a new sweetness. The exhibition opens on January 29, 2021 till February 28, 2021, running throughout the Chinese New Year.
Artist Bio
Gao Binbin
- 1990 born in Jining, Shandong
- 2020 graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts of Shandong University of Arts with a master's degree
- Currently works and lives in Beijing
Han Hongyang
- 1994 born in Harbin, Heilongjiang
- 2017 graduated from the School of Public Art, Beijing University of Chemical Technology
- Currently works and lives in Beijing
Sally Huang Wong
- 1990 born in Panama
- 2019 gaduated from the Mural Painting Department of Central Academy of Fine Arts with a master's degree
- 2019-present PhD student, School of Art and Media, Beijing Normal University
- Currently works and lives in Beijing
Zen-In Architects
- Zen-In Architects is an innovative and pragmatic design firm, whose main work’s direction revolves around two key words: Renewal and Innovation. The group is devoted to the adaptable transformation design of old cities, traditional villages and towns and industrial heritage areas under the requirements of new industrial functions. Zen- In Architects attempts to find new spatial forms and behavioral organization in order to reconstruct new broad space fields.
Liu Junli
- 1980 born in Hebei
- 2005 graduated from Sichuan Academy of Fine Arts with a bachelor's degree
- 2018 Graduated from the Materials and Expression Studio of the Chinese Painting Academy of the Central Academy of Fine Arts with a master's degree
- Currently works and lives in Beijing
Li Na
- 1980 born in Harbin, Heilongjiang
- 2004 graduated from Harbin Normal University with a bachelor's degree in Chinese painting
- 2013 graduated from the Material and Performance Studio of the Chinese Painting Academy of the Central Academy of Fine Arts with a master's degree
- Member of Chinese Artists Association
- Currently works and lives in Beijing
Lv Zhe
- 1985 born in China
- 2009 graduated from Northeast Normal University
- Currently works and lives in Beijing
Tian Shuxing
- 1983 born in Shandong
- 2005 graduated from the Oil Painting Department of Shandong University of Arts
- 2008 further study at the Central Academy of Fine Arts
- Currently works and lives in Beijing
Wang Jian
- 1984 born in Shaanxi
- 2008 graduated from the Design Department of Beijing Forestry University
- Currently works and lives in Beijing
Xu Zebang
- 1995 born in Changsha, Hunan
- 2020 graduated from the School of Plastic Arts of Central Academy of Fine Arts with a bachelor's degree
- Postgraduate student in CAFA since 2020
Yuan Beibei
- 1988 born in Kaifeng, Henan
- 2010 graduated from China Academy of Art
- Currently works and lives in Beijing
Yang Yuanyuan
- 1997 graduated from the Fine Arts Department of Henan University
- 1997-1999 Further study in the Assistant Teaching Class of the Mural Painting Department of the Central Academy of Fine Arts
- Currently works and lives in Beijing
Yu Zhongqing
- 1982 born in Dandong, Liaoning
- 2007 graduated from the Sculpture Department of Luxun Academy of Fine Arts
- Currently works and lives in Beijing
Zhan Ji’ang
- 1995 born in Beijing
- 2020 graduated from the Chinese Painting Academy of Central Academy of Fine Arts with a bachelor's degree
- Postgraduate student in CAFA since 2020
1995 born in Beijing
2020 graduated from the Chinese Painting Academy of Central Academy of Fine Arts with a bachelor's degree
Postgraduate student in CAFA since 2020
Zhang Yixiong
- 1987 born in Beijing
- 2013 graduated from the Printmaking Department of Repin Academy of Fine Arts with a master's degree with distinction honor
- Currently works and lives in Beijing
