The Thacher Gallery at USF presents
Detour
New and Selected Works by Wanxin Zhang
- When
- Wed Sep 2, 2009
- Where
- USF Gleeson Library/Geschke Center
- Time
- 3:00 pm
- Tags
- Galleries, Arts & Crafts Education
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Description
Known for his life-size ceramic sculptures depicting modern day versions of China’s Terracotta Warriors, Wanxin Zhang brings together traditional Chinese training and the influence of the California Funk Art Movement to create a humorous, yet instructive critique of China’s cultural revolution. For Zhang, the original warriors (built as protectors for a dead emperor and found in a gravesite in 1974) are precursors to Mao’s conforming Red Guards. In response, Zhang’s warriors seek freedom and individuality. They are not protectors of an ancient emperor/dictator, but are instead individuals with their own personalities and characteristics in a modern society.More Info
- Link
- http://www.usfca.edu/library/thacher
- Call
- 415.422.5178
- Contact Form (account required)
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