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Liang Chang Sheng: World of Joyblins

Liang’s work deconstructs and restructures the traditional Chinese cultural context. His works simultaneously present a familiar and an unfamiliar face to most of the audience. An emblematic evocation of his work may be found in his two scrolls – one gigantic and one miniature – covered with delicate black and white brush line drawing. In addition, his paper cutting, colorful painting, ceramics, and sculpture embrace multicultural and fashionable aspects of Chinese contemporary art. These reveal both an awareness of and an alienation from global trends and Chinese contemporary art. In his brush ink line drawing there is a continuing narrative; Liang brings the listener on a journey with him through the sky, under the ground, and around the world. The repetitive figures appearing in his art compose a string of naïve yet sophisticated phenomena. Liang is an outsider skillful in manipulating contemporary idiom to make his artistic point. Interestingly, his work is simultaneously vague and realistic, materialistic and spiritual. Thus, he connects with various audiences of different age and backgrounds, and appeals to feelings of mystery and curiosity. At the same time, he draws the viewers to investigate the details and deeper learning of his work.