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Midway Between Cultures: Chinese/Australian Art On Display At The GalleryZhongjian: Midway is an exhibition currently on show at the Latrobe Regional Gallery and includes work by several of China’s and Australia’s most notable contemporary artists. By Latrobe City - 6th February 2012 - Back to News These are: Guan Wei, Liu Xiao Xian, Guo Jian, Jin Sha, Xifa Yang, Sally Smart, Kate Beynon, Lionel Bawden, Laurens Tan, Julie Bartholomew, Lü Peng, Shen Shaomin, Liu Qinghe and Zhang Qing.
Latrobe City’s arts director, Julie Adams, said that visitors would be enthralled by the incredible skill displayed by each artist and the variety and innovative use of materials.
"The exhibition features painting, sculpture, ceramics, installation and video projections. Five of the artists are Chinese nationals living and working in China, four are Chinese-born artists living and working in Australia, and five identify themselves as Australian artists whose work has been closely informed by Chinese culture.
"Latrobe City enjoys close ties with China, including our strong sister city relationship with Taizhou. Australia’s proximity to, and relationship with, Asia has a major impact on our economy, politics and culture. In recent years, the economic and cultural powerhouse of China has been a potent force helping to reshape Australia’s evolving global identity," Ms Adams explained.
"The strength of this influence can be seen in the keen interest in contemporary Chinese art and culture within the Australian art world. Led by a growing number of expatriate Chinese artists who investigate notions of traditions, globalisation and identity in their work, these artists have developed a creative and unique voice within the contemporary Australian art scene.
"Similarly in China, the country’s relatively new associations with other nations have promoted an extraordinary rich and lively investigation by contemporary Chinese artists of the diverse experiences, influences and art styles on offer from those cultures," Ms Adams said.
The exhibition continues until 19 February and entry is free.
Image credit: Liu Xiao Xian, Game, 2008-2009, Celadon glazed porcelain,
30 x 120 x 130 cm.
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