Introduction:
This is the catalogue for Ji Wenyu's solo exhibition at ShanghART, Shanghai, showcasing works produced in the period 1993-1997. In Ji Wenyu's paintings, one finds juxtapositions of sybmols and elements from traditional as well as contemporary Western and Chinese cultures. Old Masters' paintings and suspicious figures in Chinese New Year's paintings, for examples, appear often in his works. An interview with the artist is published here, offering a chance to study his art in a greater depth. Artist biography is also included.