armonyLove跨界艺术展.pdf

Harmony+Love The Record of the Debut in Beijing Orange Communication Page One Preface Essence – Essence Value Essence - China’s Soul Global Style Why the exhibition starts from Peking Opera? Peking Opera is well-known as “national art” which crystalizes Chinese culture and also a systematically aesthetical expressions. Peking Opera is absolutely a connection point for Chinese people around the world. We are not inclined to define Peking Opera as a kind of traditional art. So, we say Peking Opera is not OLD. Peking Opera is actually used in our daily life. We can use the theories that are popular around the world to interpret it. We can understand its visual system in conjunction with that in Hollywood films. All in all, Peking Opera is the essence of Chinese culture, as any kind of art language. Today, when we are pursuing “Essence Value”, we find that there is not “crossover” between Peking Opera and contemporary art, but a more unique way to embody it. Guide China’s Contemporary Art with Classical Philosophy Theme – 鬃 刘 Theme Three stories from Peking Opera about three couples are selected as the theme for artists’ creation. Dragon and Phoenix Bringing Prosperity Liu Bei Sun Shangxiang Visiting Mother Yang Yanhui Tie Jing A Fiery Steed with Red Bristles Xue Pinggui Wan Baochuan Opening When Dec. 23rd, 2011 Where . 3B2