I visited an exhibition in Shanghai by two Chinese artists, Lu Yang and Chen Tianzhuo. The gallery is BANK MAB SOCIETY.
BANK MAB SOCIETY
Lu Yang “Debut”
At Art Basel Hong Kong 2019, Lu Yang’s psychedelic video works left a lasting impression on me.
I was drawn into her works, which are marked by a distinctive sense of color and darkly poisonous motifs.
“Daily Life of Azazel-san” 2019 Acrylic on canvas, mixed media 178×138cm“Universe Gyaru Kali & Earth Visual Rock Smart” 2019 Acrylic on canvas, mixed media 170×110cmInstallation view — front: “A (Blood) Thirst Trap” 2019 Acrylic on canvas, mixed media 180×173cm“Double Sadness” 2019 Acrylic on canvas, mixed media 128×88cm
Chen Tianzhuo “Backstage Boys”
Chen Tianzhuo’s works were equally energetic.
Center: “Black Metal Communist” 2019 Aluminum panel, inkjet print, oil stick 90×172cm“We Can Reveal the Shadow of the Shadow” 2019 MDF relief, oil stick 140×92×10cm“Jingba Lost in the Forest” 2019 Aluminum panel, inkjet print, oil stick 90×75cmInstallation view of Chen Tianzhuo’s works“After Life” 2019 MDF relief, oil stick 124×100×15cm
I could feel the momentum of young Chinese artists.
The gallery’s atmosphere was also excellent — well worth the detour to see it.
