- Do you think his work addresses a problem on a universal level or specific just to that area?
- Is his work impactful and informative? If so, how?
- Do you or someone you know have a personal story or experience that relates to the 'theme" of his work?Please share.
This is pretty clever. Here is my favorite image of Liu. It is set in the forbidden city. Liu's image takes the place of Mao's.
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There is a scene in Michel Gondry's "Be Kind, Rewind" that uses similar techniques. Not a bad film.
I really like his work, but I think people get wrapped up in the novelty of the illusion. His critique of development is interesting in relevant today, especially now with all the emphasis on sustainability and environmentally sound living practices...but you hardly ever see that put into practice beyond shallow marketing promotions...
ReplyDeleteIs it just me or does anyone else think it is strange that he is considered the artist of these pieces while his assistants were the ones that applied the paint, posed him and took the photographs. As it says in the video, he was the canvas. He probably was the one to come up with the concept, which means that he is the designer or art director of the pieces, but calling himself the artist seems misleading to me. Anyway, just something that came to mind, what do you guys think?
ReplyDeleteGood point. It makes me think of mural painters. I like Diego Rivera and all, but it could have been an uncredited assistant that painted Lenin's face on that wall.
ReplyDeleteFor centuries artists have been using "assistants" to do some of the work. The assistants look upon this creative venture as an apprenticeship. Under this apprenticeship they gain many skills under the instruction of the master artist. Many of them will go on to work in their own studios and can use the name of a well-known artist as a reference. Is it right? Well,I'm not sure but it has been this way since the Renaissance (possibly before).
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