"It is not only the motifs [that] make her work distinct," says Professor Zhu Xiaohe of his student Lu Cheng's artwork, "but also how she juxtaposes those motifs, using various colors to form different basic shapes to create a carefully structured picture." Check out Lu's seemingly basic yet ... Read More
“We are aiming towards the light and future, but we cannot reach it," says Japanese artist Koichi Numata. "Humans are still and always lost and searching for something. My paintings are melancholic, yet romantic … and hopeful." Experience his paintings that refer to minimalist heroes and fantastical future beings at Art ... Read More
Shanghai based photographer Alexandra Diez de Rivera "places subjects in settings that share information about their personality and lifestyle and seeks to reveal a story" with each directed photograph. Come and play the guessing game of digitized reality at Arch. Read More
Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi's artistry lies not only in the building but also the structure, materials and design when viewed in relation to his era (1852-1926). "Behind the expressionist morphology that characterizes his work hides a logical, calculated, measured thought which is the basis of his art and technique ... Read More
Beijing-based photographer Zheng Nong breaks photographic boundaries with experimental projects that blur the lines of fact and fiction. The Chinese artist chooses "to embrace the very core elements of photography [light and film] to create a world of abstract landscapes," resulting in an organic depiction of a futuristic landscape. m97 ... Read More
Artist Jiang Guoyuan's pieces combine idyllic environments with ordinary modern people. "The seemingly picture-perfect ambiance proves to be an illusion, either being too surreal or showing elements of foulness and filth," the 26-year-old artist states. "It's not the meaning of art that is important; what is important is ... Read More
Tsang Kin-Wah's installations in gallery and art spaces are an exploration of the art market. The wallpaper is comprised of subtle floral like patterns and twirls adapted from 19th century designer, William Morris. These patterns, however, are English words and Chinese characters composed of coarse language and profanities that ... Read More
Artist Tsang Chui Mei does not attempt to represent actual appearances of the objects. Instead, her pieces are mostly related to subjective perspective, accidental convergence, imitation and appropriation. "Things in everyday life ... All of them can be the images celebrating the wonderful time in my heart of hearts," says Tsang ... Read More
Zhang Jie's oil paintings depict self exploration and passion for life while illustrating the feelings of her generation; "rebellion, anxiety, displacemen, narcissism" while at the same time casting a shadow on her own sense of loss. Her portrayals are both bold and introverted, revealing a physical appearance in melancholic ... Read More
Latin American arts have experienced a "boom" in the world. "Painters portray the diversity of landscapes," says Jacqueline Montagu, private art collector. "The lush vegetation of the jungle, the vibrant colors, the urban complexes, racial mixtures, folk festivals, customs, rituals and myths of their homeland, show influences from its heritage ... Read More