Mining Jade 1
54.0 x 41.0 cm
Today Art Museum
Liu Xiaodong and his team came to Xinjiang on 22 June 2012 and commenced the two-month “Liu Xiaodong’s Hotan Project” documenting the life of jade miners in the region known for reserve of the precious stone. Liu carried on with his unique way of live painting established while producing the Three Gorges Series (2004 –2005). He set up a temporary studio in his tent to accomplish this elongated project with sketches, diaries, oil painting and photography. A camera team was also present to document the entire progress with a film.
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About this artwork
- Title: Mining Jade 1
- Artist: Liu Xiaodong
- Original dimensions: 54.0 x 41.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Today Art Museum
- Main color: Espresso
- Color intensity: Monochromatic