Solo Exhibition Fotografiska, the Contemporary Museum of Photography, Art, and Culture, Shanghai
In October, Fotografiska is honored to present the exhibition 'Sweet Dreams' by artist Chen Wei, who brings inspiring ways of art expression to audience. Chen Wei has increasingly extended his practice to the exhibition site, continuously employing variousmedia such as video, sound, and installation to reshape the possibilities of narrative images through scenario re-enacting.
Through multidimensional artistic expression, he creates a space for thinking, inviting the viewers torethink how to establish one’s own sense of time and the integrity of an individual in a technology-driven society.
The multidimensional creative experience has shaped the artist's visual expression in broader perspectives. He initially engaged in the performance of experimental music and sound art before transitioning to the creation of photography, video and installation.
In recent years, Chen Wei has gained recognition for his unique visual style and profound exploration of social issues. He excels at playing with color and composition cleverly, along with a fusion of media, to draw viewers into an art world filled with emotional tension and deep reflection.
The exhibition 'Sweet Dreams' will showcase a set of new artworks by the artist created for this ocassion. Focusing on the screen-dominated nature of contemporary life, the exhibition is presented in a theatrical format that draws the viewers into a fragmented time-space of interwoven virtual and reality.
The artist simulates the dilemmas of contemporary urban life —— people are confronted with the pervasive presence of blue light and digital information. In an era of information overload, what constitutes the notion of a true ‘sweet dream’? Is it a fleeting escape from reality, or a reexamination of our relationship with the world? By providing a platform for reflection, this exhibition prompts viewers to delve into the complex relationships between the internet, sleep, and human beings.
Press:
梦入陈维的“系统”
Chen Wei | Exploring Collective Dreams in the Digital Mist
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