Been there,Done that Exhibition of Meng Jin and Fang Er’s new work
10 Dec 2006 - 07 Jan 2007
BEEN THERE, DONE THAT...
Exhibition of Meng Jin and Fang Er ‘s new work
Opening Party: 2006 December Sunday 10 th , 2pm
Exhibition Dates: 2006 December 10 th - 2007 January 6 th
VENUE: PLATFORM CHINA 798 Project Space
We are happy to launch the new Project Space of Platform China , situated in 798 Art District . Due to the expanding of our activities and the enlargement of our artists in residency studios (BIAP) in 798, we decided to open up a new Project Space which will regularly host shows and experimental art projects by young, local and international talents.
The opening reception will be on Sunday December 10 th at 2pm.
In this opening show Been There, Done That ' we are presenting the work of two very promising young artists Meng Jin and Fang Er.
Meng Jin 's latest work Anonymous Architecture (2006) is a series of paintings (acrylic on canvas).
Anonymous Architecture centers on the notion of “editing ” architecture, and re-contextualizes the “found” architectural object or space. A series of simple lined images, such as columns or an abandoned stage, form abstracted elements into the spatial context: peripheral elements become the means by which space is articulated. The work presents uncompleted observations, which need to be completed by the viewers.
The minimal colour pallet creates a beautiful poetic effect. His paintings float between abstract architectural drafts and surreal dreams.
In the series I am never Alone (2006) female artist Fang Er explores through her subtle photography abandoned spaces and deals with the memory of the architectural space.
The images are visually compelling. She creates a strong colour combination and plays with the effect of natural light giving life to the neglected spaces. She focuses on the objects and furniture left by the former inhabitants and touches unfinished stories. Places that have lost their dynamic as spaces can be found in a state of in-between. What will happen? What happened to the workers who used to live there?
Been There, Done That is an exhibition that deals with memories and observations of architecture, a poetics of space.
Exhibition of Meng Jin and Fang Er ‘s new work
Opening Party: 2006 December Sunday 10 th , 2pm
Exhibition Dates: 2006 December 10 th - 2007 January 6 th
VENUE: PLATFORM CHINA 798 Project Space
We are happy to launch the new Project Space of Platform China , situated in 798 Art District . Due to the expanding of our activities and the enlargement of our artists in residency studios (BIAP) in 798, we decided to open up a new Project Space which will regularly host shows and experimental art projects by young, local and international talents.
The opening reception will be on Sunday December 10 th at 2pm.
In this opening show Been There, Done That ' we are presenting the work of two very promising young artists Meng Jin and Fang Er.
Meng Jin 's latest work Anonymous Architecture (2006) is a series of paintings (acrylic on canvas).
Anonymous Architecture centers on the notion of “editing ” architecture, and re-contextualizes the “found” architectural object or space. A series of simple lined images, such as columns or an abandoned stage, form abstracted elements into the spatial context: peripheral elements become the means by which space is articulated. The work presents uncompleted observations, which need to be completed by the viewers.
The minimal colour pallet creates a beautiful poetic effect. His paintings float between abstract architectural drafts and surreal dreams.
In the series I am never Alone (2006) female artist Fang Er explores through her subtle photography abandoned spaces and deals with the memory of the architectural space.
The images are visually compelling. She creates a strong colour combination and plays with the effect of natural light giving life to the neglected spaces. She focuses on the objects and furniture left by the former inhabitants and touches unfinished stories. Places that have lost their dynamic as spaces can be found in a state of in-between. What will happen? What happened to the workers who used to live there?
Been There, Done That is an exhibition that deals with memories and observations of architecture, a poetics of space.