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Ice Chiseling: The Art of Gong Chengyu

Multiple dates 10:00 am - 18:00 pm Toggle calendar
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RMB 10, RMB 5 (students)

Idol Series is what young artist Gong Chenyu has been working on during the past two years. From a sociological perspective, the custom to establish an idol and worship it can be traced back to ancient times and it’s a human activity that has long been rooted in our history. Unlike in our childhood, in the contemporary context, it seems idols that used to be worshiped in an uncritical and unconditional manner are gradually detached from fear and reverence that often accompany the mysterious power rooted in totems, sages and heroes in mythologies. Instead, idols seem to have been substituted by politics, enterprises, science, technology, academic research, religion and entertainment. The somewhat awkward situation turns out to become the source of inspiration for Gong Chenyu.


For more information on the exhibition, visit: http://hiveart.cn/enexhdetails.aspx?id=174

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Ice Chiseling: The Art of Gong Chengyu