Sept. 2, 2017

For Immediate Release:

Liu Di 柳迪 (b. 1985 Shanxi Province): Break With Convention Solo Exhibition at Pékin Fine Arts (Hong Kong)

16 September – 29 November, 2017

Liu Di 柳迪 (b. 1985 Shanxi Province, ): Break With Convention (2017) 3D Animation Video still

Pékin Fine Arts is pleased to host our 1st solo exhibition in Hong Kong by Liu Di (b. 1985 Shanxi Province), the 1st prize winner, among 80 international photographers, of the prestigious Lacoste Elysée Prize 2010, dedicated to young photographers, and given in partnership with the Musée de l’Elysée (Lausanne, Switzerland).

His 1st solo exhibition in Hong Kong will début two new 3D animation videos, “The Weight of Oneself” (2017), and “A Stubbornly Persistent Illusion” (2017), alongside recent photo works.

Liu Di’s work with 3D digital video and related techniques focuses on themes long pursued in his photo works; namely, critiquing the conflicting relationship between nature and human society. Abnormal growth underlies Liu Di’s work, as inevitable by- product of hyper-fast economies fuelled by widespread urbanization.

With subtle humour and science fiction-like stylizing, the still manages to pay homage to traditional landscape photography and nature photography. His subjects “pose” in peculiar visions of a sci-fi-meets-magical-realism world where nothing and no one is entirely normal or healthy. Weirdly cute in their otherworldly and distorted forms, animals and humans float in an unreal realm, amidst familiar urban landscapes, filled with monumental buildings, public housing, run-down courtyards, bath houses, and parks of the imagination.

The artist argues, “We wake up and regain alertness only after stereotypes break down”. “The appearance of huge animals points to the unreliability of common sense, showing the flaws in how we perceive the world.” “With a new awareness of our incomplete understanding of objective reality, we begin to doubt the narrow and limited subjective world. Only at this moment can we get closer to what is real and perceive the more lasting and valuable things beyond the trivialities of daily life.”

For further information, please contact [email protected] or call: (852) 2177 6190

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Pékin Fine Arts (Hong Kong) Liu Di 柳迪 (b. 1985, Shanxi Province, China) Break with Convention Sept 16 – Nov. 29, 2017 Artwork List

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Artist: Liu Di 柳迪 (b. 1985, Shanxi Province, China) Title: The Weight of Oneself Medium: 3D Animation Video Dimension: 20’00’’ Date: 2017 Edition: 5 + 1 AP

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Artist: Liu Di 柳迪 (b. 1985 Shanxi Province, China) Title: A Stubbornly Persistent Illusion Medium: 3D Animation Video Dimension: 20’ 00’’ Date: 2017 Edition: 5 + 1 AP

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Artist: Liu Di 柳迪 (b. 1985 Shanxi Province, China) Title: The Weight of Oneself No. 1 Medium: C – print Date: 2017 Edition: 3 + 1 AP Dimension／Price: 30 x 112 cm (ed. 1/3) 70 x 261 cm (ed. 1/3) 150 x 560 cm (ed.1 3)

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Artist: Liu Di 柳迪 (b. 1985 Shanxi Province, China) Title: A Stubbornly Persistent Illusion No. 1 Medium: C – print Date: 2017 Edition: 3 + 1 AP Dimension／Price: 40 x 90 cm (ed. 2/3) 88 x 200 cm (ed. 1/3) 180 x 400 cm (ed. 1/3)

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Artist: Liu Di 柳迪 (b. 1985 Shanxi Province, China) Title: A Stubbornly Persistent Illusion No. 2 Medium: C – print Date: 2017 Edition: 3 + 1 AP Dimension／Price: 40 x 90 cm (ed. 1/3) 88 x 200 cm RMB (ed. 1/ 3) 180 x 400 cm RMB (ed. 1/ 3)

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Artist: Liu Di 柳迪 (b.1985 Shanxi Province, China) Title: Animal Regulation II No. 9 Medium: C – Print Date: 2016 Edition: 9 + 1 A/P Dimension／Price: 60 x 92 cm (ed. 1/9) 97 x 150 cm (ed. 1/9) 140 x 210 cm (ed. 1/9)

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Artist: Liu Di 柳迪 ( b.1985 Shanxi Province, China) Title: Animal Regulation II No. 10 Medium: C – Print Date: 2016 Edition: 9 + 1 A/P Dimension／Price: 80 x 76 cm ( ed. 2/9) 126 x 120 cm (ed. 1/9) 180 x 170 cm (ed. 1/9)

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Artist: Liu Di 柳迪 (b. 1985 Shanxi Province, China) Title: Animal Regulation III No. 10 Medium: C – Print Date: 2016 Edition: 9 + 1 A/P Dimension／Price: 45 x 55 cm (ed. 1/9) 60 x 73 cm (ed. 1/9) 80 x 100 cm (ed. 1/9)

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Artist: Liu Di 柳迪 (b. 1985 Shanxi Province, China) Title: Animal Regulation IV No. 17 Medium: C – Print Date: 2016 Edition: 9 + 1 A/P Dimension／Price: 65 x 77 cm (ed. 1/9) 100 x 118 cm (ed. 1/9) 160 x 190 cm (ed. 1/9)

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Artist: Liu Di 柳迪 (b. 1985 Shanxi Province, China) Title: Animal Regulation IV No. 18 Medium: C – Print Date: 2016 Edition: 9 + 1 A/P Dimension／Price: 65 x 61 cm (ed. 1/9) 100 x 94 cm (ed. 1/9) 160 x 150 cm (ed. 1/9)

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Artist: Liu Di 柳迪 (b. 1985 Shanxi Province, China) Title: Animal Regulation IV No. 19 Medium: C – Print Date: 2016 Edition: 9 + 1 A/P Dimension／Price: 60 x 80 cm (ed. 1/9) 90 x 120 cm (ed. 1/9) 150 x 200 cm (ed. 1/9)

All prices are sold unframed, subject to availability, and exclusive of packing, shipping and insurance. All work comes with a detailed Certificate of Authenticity, signed by the artist and the gallery, and including the edition number.

For further information, please contact [email protected] or call: (8610) 5127 3220 or (852) 2177 6190.

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Updated Sept. 2, 2017 Liu Di 柳迪 (b. 1985, Shanxi Province, China) CV

1985 Born in Shanxi Province, China

2007 Graduated with a Bachelors Degree, Photography Department, Central

Academy of Fine Arts, (“CAFA”), , China.

2009 Graduated with a Masters Degree, Photography Department, Central

Academy of Fine Arts, (“CAFA”), Beijing, China.

2017 Lives and works in Beijing

Exhibitions

2017 The 1st Fishing Town International New Media Art Festival, Hechuan, Chongqing, China Break With Convention: Liu Di Solo Exhibition, Pékin Fine Arts Gallery, Hong Kong, China Break With Convention: Liu Di Solo Exhibition, Pékin Fine Arts Gallery, Beijing, China Periphery-Center Line: Contemporary Art Photography and Video in China, Dimona Municipal ; Art Center in Shfaram in Northern Israel; and, Wilfrid Museum

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at Hazorea, Enav Center, Tel Aviv, Israel

2016 The World of Fantasy: Thematic Photo Exhibition, The North Hall of Jacob K. Javits Center, New York, USA

2015 My Generation: Young Chinese , Orange County Museum Of Art, USA

2014 - 2015 My Generation: Young Chinese Artists, Oklahoma City Museum of Art, USA

2014 My Generation: Young Chinese Artists, Tampa Museum of Art, Florida, USA

2012 I See China, Pékin Fine Arts, Beijing, China ArtNovo100, Today Art Museum, Beijing, China

2011 Photo Spring, Pékin Fine Arts, Beijing, China

2010 History Lessons, Pékin Fine Arts, Beijing, China

2010 - 2015 reGeneration2: Tomorrow’s Photographers Today – A Travelling Exhibition, Musée de l.’Elysée (Lausanne), Switzerland; Aperture Foundation, NYC; Galleria Carla Sozzani, Milan, Italy; Centre Gallery, Miami Dade College, Miami, Fla.; Pékin Fine Arts Gallery, Beijing; and, other venues.

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2009 Niubi Newbie Kids II Exhibition, Schoeni Art Gallery, Hong Kong

Journey of A Thousand Miles--2009 CAFA Excellent Graduation Works Exhibition, CAFA Art Museum, Beijing

Young Artists Promotional Exhibition - 2009 Beijing 798 Festival, Beijing 798 Art Zone, Beijing

2009 CAFA Graduation Works Exhibition, China Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA), Beijing

Cograda World Design Congress 2009 Beijing, CAFA Art Museum, Beijing

Awards 2010 Lacoste Elysee Prize Winner – Joint prize awarded to one artist by Musée de l.’Elysée and LACOSTE (Lacoste launches a Prize dedicated to young photographers in partnership with the Swiss museum).

2009 Second Prize of Young Artists Promotional Exhibition -- 2009 Beijing 798 Festival , Beijing 798 Art Zone, Beijing

2009 Third Prize of 2009 CAFA Graduation Works Exhibition, China Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA), Beijing

For further information, please contact [email protected] or call: (852) 2177 6190

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