Artist Wang Luyan Explores All of Life’s Paradoxes in Beijing Exhibition

THE NEW YORK TIMES
By Sheila MelvinH

CHINA---“Diagramming Allegory,” the Wang Luyan solo exhibition at the Beijing Parkview Green Exhibition Hall, occupies an enormous space divided into two long galleries. While one is configured to resemble a shooting range — with a giant brushed stainless steel handgun, far taller than any man, and an oversize target — the other resembles the nave of a cathedral, including a crucifix and a confessional. At first glance the two galleries — appear diametrically opposed. The second includes Mr. Wang’s versions of iconic religious masterpieces like Michelangelo’s “Creation of Adam” and Leonardo’s “Madonna Litta,” displayed near a 20-foot high architectural painting of the interior of a church. [link]

Revolving Genesis D10-03 (2010). PHOTO: COURTESY OF PARKVIEW GREEN.