I wish I could see Yang Yongliang’s work in person, because it’s otherworldly and stunning. A vision of a future that is calming yet exhilarating. Click on this top image for a more detailed look.
Yongliang is known for his sprawling photographic collages that depict the devastating effects of uncontrolled urbanisation and industrialisation. At a distance the works look like traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy but when viewed up close, the peaceful mountains and seascapes are found to be choked with buildings, factories, and machinery.
Sleepless Wonderland, Lightbox, 2012
Sleepless Wonderland, Lightbox, 2012 (detail)
Sleepless Wonderland, Lightbox, 2012 (detail)
Sleepless Wonderland, Lightbox, 2012 (detail)
Snake and Grenade, Lightbox, 2012
Snake and Grenade, Lightbox, 2012 (detail)
Wolf and Landmines, Lightbox, 2012
Full Moon, Lightbox, 2012
Bowl of Tapei No. 03, 2012
Bowl of Tapei No. 04, 2012
