Welcome: Liu Yaohua Solo Exhibition takes place at Star Gallery. Under the circumstances of being unrevealed any information related to the work that is exhibited, Star Gallery has made a pact with Mr. Zhao Yongxing who is authorized by Mr. Liu Yaohua.
Mr. Zhao Yongxing told the journalist: "Yaohua expected his work could refresh the concept of "new" to everyone, including to me and the sponsor. It caused our curiosities and concerns. As it known to all, the form of contemporary art has lost its border completely. Considering the thoughts as creative as Yaohua always wants to have, nobody can assure he will not destroy the gallery or put a bomb somewhere in the gallery. In order to restrict each other for the sake of avoiding any possible damages, Star Gallery, the artist and I have reached an agreement eventually."
This exhibition has been named Welcome. It is highly confidential that what kind of new work Yaohua Liu will bring to spectators before the exhibition opens. According to his previous works, Liu Yaohua attempts to show his preferences and attitudes as clear as possible and does not want to attach to any kind of art. In addition, he always try to avoid creating on the superficial level of visual art, but focuses more on exploring daily life images and challenging the nature of art.
-Zhang Yueyue
*image (left)
installation view
© Liu Yaohua
courtesy of Star Gallery