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About Shi Xinning - A Chinese Artist |
Written by Sandeep Tyagi
Saturday, 31 March 2007
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Shi Xinning was born on 1969 in Liaoning Province, China. Trained in China, Shi Xinning's paintings are influenced by both social realism and European styles. Using the authoritative qualities of both, Shi embarks on history painting with a twist. Taking his imagery from iconic press photos, Shi's canvases faithfully represent the world as we know it, the Yalta Conference in familiar 40s sepia tone, the Queen Mum in carriage emblazoned in newspaper black and white. It's only on second glance that Shi's alterations become evident. Nestled between Churchill and FDR and conversing happily with royalty, Mao takes his place amongst the great leaders of the 20th century. In China-fying history, Shi investigates dynamics of both the west's Eurocentric, and China's isolationist past world views. Humorously illustrating the Chairman's import and omnipresence in 20th c Chinese society Shi's insertion of Mao into the fabric of western collective conscience seems entirely plausible. Infusing the totems of propaganda currency with a sense of normality and humility, Shi re-authors the most cherished moments of collective memory with a Forrest Gump' effect, creating a specious mythology based in Hollywood schmaltz and unabashed optimism. Selected Exhibitions: 2005 The Road Map of Painting, Beijing, China The Other Shore of This Shore, Pingyao, China Mahjong, Kunstmuseum, Bern, Switzerland China Contemporary Painting, Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio in Bologna, Bologna, Italy 2004 Landscapes, Shanghai Gallery of Art, Shanghai, China New Perspectives in Chinese Painting, Marella Art Gallery, Milan, Italy China's Photographic Painting, China Art Seasons Gallery, Beijing, China 2003 Moyemode, Moyemobude, 798 Art Zone, Beijing, China China Art Now, Marella Art Gallery, Milan, Italy 2002 Contemporary Art Exhibition, Deduct Fabricate Copy, Beijing, China 2001 Fake Reality, Beijing, China 1999 Contemporary Art Show "Out-of-control", Beijing, China 1998 Contemporary Art Exhibition, "In the City- Individuality", Beijing, China Conclusions: Shi Xinning had already established his own style and the impact of the work had won him a strong reputation in Chinese art circles. What to Do Next... If you want any information about Shi Xinning or looking for his paintings please visit us on http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/artists/shi_xinning.htm Article Source: http://www.ArticleBlast.com |
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