A series “Camouflage” by Liu Bolin shows an amusing concept that makes it a first class artwork. All his works in this series express an obvious motive of common people remaining unnoticed by their governments. Common man is an invisible man in the world of today is what he says in his clever way. A feeling universal enough so that it can be understood by all the nations of the world.
About Camouflage:
A series “Camouflage” by the young and very talented artist Liu Bolin. Aged 35, he is originally from Shandong in China. It depicts, covered with paint to hide in the background. All without post-production or editing.
About the artist:
Liu Bolin, who has exhibited primarily in China until last year’s solo show at Paris’ galerie Bertin Toublanc and a group show with the gallery in Miami. He recently finished up a show at Eli Klein fine art in New York showcasing a variety of his pieces including some form the series ‘camouflage’. This series is an exploration of human nature and animal instincts which features Chinese citizens painted to blend into their surroundings. The subjects are covered head to toe in paint,
camouflaging themselves in front of the chinese flag, a billboard or downtown beijing.
See more of his work on Flickr.
Fascinated by his artwork but I have some questions for all who is interested in his artwork.
Can you be considered an artist if you don’t touch the artwork?
Can the artwork become the artist?
Reply to me asap
Liu Bolin returns to New York for his second solo exhibition, ON FIRE, at
ELI KLEIN FINE ART NEW YORK
Opening April 30th
Private Reception with the artist: 6-9 PM
462 West Broadway
New York, NY 10012
Eli Klein Fine Art is to present Liu Bolin’s second solo exhibition at the gallery; this show features his new photography and sculpture.
Since Liu Bolin was first exhibited at Eli Klein Fine Art in 2007, the artist’s popularity has exploded on the international arena. His message of political protest is understood throughout the world and bridges gaps in language and culture. His works have been communicated via emails, blogs, magazines and journals on a massive scale. Liu Bolin’s earlier Hiding in the City photography series, in which he paints himself into the urban landscape, was inspired by the Chinese government’s demolition of the Suo Jiacun Artist Village in Beijing in 2006. He drew attention to great landmarks in China, both old and modern, while highlighting the lack of recognition which was paid to the citizens that built them. He portrayed the tragedy of the increasing insignificance of the individual in China as the government focused on presenting a modern commercial and industrial image. Rather than trying to fight, people attempted to hide and adapt to these forced changes.
Conversely, Liu Bolin’s newest sculptures rejoice in the new hope he has for humanity. His Burning Man and Burning Man Obama represent people’s anger and the subsequent desire for change in society. He celebrates people like President Obama who are “on fire,” unwilling to accept the world as it is today and trying to stand up for the true needs and concerns of the people.
Born in China’s Shandong province in 1973, Liu Bolin earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Shandong College of Arts and his Master of Fine Arts from the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing. His work has been exhibited throughout the world, including at the Today Art Museum in Beijing, the Museum on the Seam in Israel, the Berkshire Museum in Massachusetts, the Seoul Art Museum in Korea, and the Chicago Cultural Center in the United States.proud
Awesome artwork… Couldn’t even identify at first sight where the man stood in two of the shots. But, poor guys who were painted… Harassed artistically