‘unreal scene’ 2008 – image by cinghialino

liu jianhua ‘dream in conflict’
at: galleria continua,  san gimignano, italy
from: now – january 24, 2009

‘dream in conflict’ is the first solo show by liu jianhua in italy. the focus of the exhibition is the multifaceted nature of human beings – their dreams, temperament, character, inclinations, desires and weaknesses. works on show include: ‘unreal scene’ gambling chips and dice are placed one on top of another to form the outline of shanghai. ‘the boxing age’ is an installation consisting of ceramic boxing gloves inscribed with the names of different countries.’the crown of desire’ an enormous, shiny crown sculpture and lastly ‘dream’ a large installation interpreting the columbia space shuttle disaster.

liu jianhua 'dream in conflict' at galleria continua ‘unreal scene’ 2008, steel, plastic, glue, 304 x 280 cm, 247 x 59 cm, 102 x 25 cm – image by cinghialino

liu jianhua 'dream in conflict' at galleria continua ‘unreal scene’ 2008, steel, plastic, glue, 304 x 280 cm, 247 x 59 cm, 102 x 25 cmliu jianhua 'dream in conflict' at galleria continua ‘the boxing age’ 2002-2008 –  porcelain, variable dimensions – image by cinghialino

liu jianhua 'dream in conflict' at galleria continua ‘dream’ 2005-2008 – white porcelain and DVD projection, 900x80x1200 cm

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