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: 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
Duration: Jan 29 - Feb 28 2021, 10am to 10pm everyday
Venue: Parkview Green Art, No. K-14, LG2 Floor, B Tower, Parkview Green FangCaoDi, No. 9 Dongdaqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China (100020)
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: 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
Duration: Jan 29 - Feb 28 2021, 10am to 10pm everyday
Venue: Parkview Green Art, No. K-14, LG2 Floor, B Tower, Parkview Green FangCaoDi, No. 9 Dongdaqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China (100020)