Art News
“Hu Renyi: Artificial Function” @ Leo Gallery
Hu Renyi’s 3-D cut outs take Cultural Revolution confession letters as their source material. During the epoch of Communism, a confession letter was considered to be the most effective path to self-redemption. Now, these written confessions form a record of a different time and Hu Renyi uses this multi-layered method of communication to make his own multi-layered artworks.
“Hu Renyi: Artificial Function” runs until 25 August at Leo Gallery, Red House 2, Ferguson Lane, 376 Wukang Lu, near Tai’an Lu. Email: [email protected]
“Shanghai Jing, Shan Hai Jing” @ FQ Projects
This is a dual exhibition of works by Chai Yiming and Wang Dawei, featuring watercolor on rice paper works. There's a juxtaposition of backgrounds and styles between the artists: one is young and up-and-coming, from a traditional art education, and has a softer impressionist style; the other, experienced, self-taught and whose work often uses bold, heavy strokes.
“Shanghai Jing, Shan Hai Jing” runs until 15 August at FQ Projects, No. 76, 927 Huaihai Zhong Lu, near Nanchang Lu. Tel: 6466 2940. Web: www.fqprojects.com
“Beyond Black & White”@ Pearl Lam Gallery
This exhibition showcases 18 works by eight contemporary ink artists including Feng Mengbo, Lan Zhenghui, Qiu Deshu, Qiu Zhenzhong, Wang Dongling, Wang Tiande, Wei Ligang and Zhang Chongbin. All of these artists are part of a growing movement that draws inspiration from traditional Chinese ink painting and calligraphy as well as their accompanying philosophies.
“Beyond Black & White” runs until 7 September at Pearl Lam Gallery, 181 Jiangxi Zhong Lu, near Fuzhou Lu. Tel: 6323 1989. Web: www.pearllam.com
“Aspiranti Aspiratori: An Exhibit by Sissi” @Aike Dellarco
Italian artist Sissi is known in international art circles for her highly original artwork. This exhibition displays some pieces created during a one-year project Sissi did in collaboration with Italian home tech brand Elica. The project revolves around rethinking the idea of air purification, a particularly relevant subject here in Shanghai.
“Aspiranti Aspiratori: An Exhibit by Sissi” runs until 15 August at Aike Dellarco, 2F, Building 1, 50 Moganshan Lu, near Aomen Lu. Tel: 5252 7164. Web: www.dearco.it
