Recently, the Rockbund Art Center in Shanghai held a book launch for "The Scale of Burning" at its art space located at 185 Sichuan Middle Road. The book systematically presents the exhibition of the same name, "The Scale of Burning," focusing on the creative practices of several iconic female artists and exploring their unique artistic languages and innovative ideas.
The exhibition catalogue of "The Scale of Combustion"
It is reported that the exhibition "The Scale of Burning," previously held at the Bund Art Center 185 Space, was curated by Shen Qilan in collaboration with Cai Yaling, Chen Xiaoyi, Fu Xiaotong, Liu Xin, Olga de Amaral, Tian Yi, Yao Qingmei, Yin Xiuzhen, and Zhao Yu. These nine artists represent different age groups of female artists from both China and abroad. Based on their own life experiences and artistic insights, they unfold narratives from different dimensions, presenting unique perspectives and delicate emotional expressions. Yin Xiuzhen, one of the participating artists, fired soft, delicate porcelain clay together with hard, sharp knives, the two mutually restraining and permeating each other to form unique cracks; Liu Xin's work "Ring of Bones" prompts a re-examination of the burning and breathing, time and eternity of the universe's depths; Chen Xiaoyi pieced together hundreds of satellite maps to create an aerial view of the Hengduan Mountains, like twinkling stars, using image technology and the philosophy of time within to construct a grander perception; Fu Xiaotong punched holes in paper, and in the void, mountains formed, stretching endlessly.
Detail of Yin Xiuzhen's "Microcosm", 2016, acrylic, paint, canvas, and metal, 91 dia. x 6.5 cm
Fu Xiaotong's work, 575,467 holes, 2021, handmade Xuan paper, 251x135cm
On the day of the press conference, curator Shen Qilan and artist Tian Yi held a special dialogue on the theme of "scale," discussing how to establish a more open and constructive art evaluation system and curatorial thinking in the context of an era of diverse values and abundant information.
On-site dialogue
Pages from the exhibition catalog of "The Scale of Combustion"
The event also showcased the "BAC Art" digital platform, independently developed by the Bund Art Center, and its core function, "Art Map." This platform aims to integrate art exhibition information in Shanghai, providing users with one-stop services for exhibition planning, attendance tracking, and art yearbook recording, ultimately enhancing the public's art participation experience through digital means.