We all have different memories of the painting and handwork classes of our childhoods. These were perhaps our first attempts at “art”. Back then, there was no need to pretend to listen carefully with hands folded behind us; we were actively involved in our own creations.

Generally speaking, the “Painting • Handwork” exhibitions can be seen as China’s response to Western art. Painting and handwork, two basic ideas of Fine Arts courses, are not only the enlightenment and the beginning of Chinese contemporary art, but the beginning of Chinese modern education. Considering this, how can we understand “Painting • Handwork” in the context of Chinese contemporary art? PIFO Gallery uses the idea “thinking through our hands” to present the fourth exhibition of “Painting • Handwork”, called “Echo：Minds-in-Hands”, from July 9, 2011, to August 12, 2011. This concept is a discovery and an experience for those who create the art.

Thirty-one pieces from 31 artists were selected for the exhibition “Echo：Minds-in-Hands”. Some extraordinary, uncommon works will be displayed, that will amuse the eyes and let the viewers interact with the artists. The exhibition intends to rediscover the feelings of freedom we had as children in those painting and handwork classes.

Curator: Jiang Yuehong、Liang Chao

Artists: Cai Chenlin、Fang Liefeng、Gao Rong、Guang Xu、Guo Hui、Han Wuzhou、Hua Weihua、Huang Yang、Jiang Peiyuan、Jin Shi、Li Shuang、Liu Longyan、Li Tao、Li Yuedong、Liang Quan、Liang Shuo、Lv Boyang、Miao Xiaohui、Peng Wanyin、Qiu Chen(jingtong)、Shang Yixin、Shao Wenhuan、Shi Jinsong、Tan Jun、Wang Longjiang、Wu Di、Yang Guang、Zhang Xin、Zhang Xinjun、Zhang Ye、Zhao Ruizhu、Zhou Hao