I am sure you have heard of him however, I had never seen his exhibition IRL but now I got the chance.
Jesper and I made a quick visit to Lidköping Vänermuseum where his work of art would be (for a short period of time) displayed to the public. I was so excited. I had seen some pictures on the Internet but one ones that the real experience is far more intriguing and exciting.
We were not allowed to take pictures which is completely understandable and so this type of art will be a part of my memory and a new deposit into the Elizabeth Art Bank. (ok -admit that was a wee bit creative yes? haha)
So – back to Mr. Liu Bolin. It said that he wished to portray his devastation, aggrevation but also sympathetic point of view of how cruel the Chinese government was at the time. He shows different life epochs in his art which he is always a part of as the now well-known name: “The Invisible Man”.
I kept wondering while observing his art that one does wish one could be invisible in many ways. It doesn’t have to revolve around negative things all the time but also positive things in life. However, we humans tend to stick to the negative and a somewhat pathetic life experiences… it may sound harsh and I am but only stiring the pot here. I tend to fasten myself on negative thoughts and feelings as well. Who wouldn’t? We are humans of good and bad, weather we like it or not… we shouldn’t have to hide it, deny it or reject it in any way.
This is one of the main reasons why I love and cherish art so much because it portrays and pictures life, your life the artists life, the world’s life, other people’s lives… anything! There are actually PICTURES/PAINTINGS that can show feelings! It’s amazing. It’s like a breathe of fresh air.
Although there are various kinds of art and styles it still tries to push through to anyone patient enough and willing enough to give it its patience needed, and try to explain, forgive, forget, love and hate.
The focal point of art to me is that it tells a story of truth, simplicity and beauty. A painting is never obvious. It all depends what kind of person you are and art should never (to me that is) be interpreted as either right or wrong. It’s both. Life is love and hate, happiness and sorrow – all the opposities all the time. Why should one judge a painting or an artist with what is right or wrong?
Interesting thought right?
When it comes to the Invisible Man I think he manages to send a message of everything. That life happens, it just happens. Even if we wish we could go back in time, what good would it actually do? To us or others? We never stop to think about that… Bolin knew there was nothing he could do, and even if he could what WOULD he do then with that power? He was present in all of these different stages of life in China, its culture life and people. That is what matters but it also sums up that this is what I believe he thought… :)
Art is limitless.
Civilian and policeman
