LOOKING BACK FOR A VIEW OF THE FUTURE

• Source: Global Times
• [10:03 August 04 2010]
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Using elements like exaggeration and arch realism with the help of technology, his sculptures often twist the political expressions from the original operas.

"By reprocessing the historical images, He's works not only clear up the historical myths but also express a new view of the subject," Lu said.

"I was completely fascinated by the dramatic atmosphere created by his works. You forget that these are sculptures," said Li Lei, the executive director and curator of the Shanghai Art Museum, after viewing one of He's works from the Model Opera series in 2005.

Preserving Childhood is part of a program called "China's Next Top Artist" which is sponsored by the Yinglian Art Fund, the American gallery Aquallery and the local art publication Artmaps. It selects young Chinese artists between the ages of 14 and 44 and offers financial support, professional consultations, publicity and promotion for their work.

"This is a non-commercial program and dozens of young Chinese artists have benefited from the program," said Huang Mohan, the creator of the program and the publisher of Artmaps in Shanghai.

The candidates are selected from students and young teachers in art academies throughout China. Preserving Childhood is the first exhibition from the program.

"We plan to show these young artists' works at public venues, art festivals and bienniales around the world in the future," said Huang.

Date: Until September 29, 10 am to 7 pm, (closed on Monday)

Venue: Aquallery Shanghai 水边画廊•上海

Address: Bldg 8, 50 Moganshan Road

莫干山路50号8幢

Admission: Free

Email to info@aquallery.com for details