Art Salon : 脱胎 Bodiless

Contemporary art and design in China has long sought to rediscover its roots through traditional materials, techniques, and creation methods. Natural lacquer, a unique medium with deep physical and cultural significance, stands at the intersection of tradition and innovation. Its value resonates with the essence of Chinese cultural philosophy. Bodiless brings together five different lacquer artists—Zhong Sheng, Yao Bangliang, Sun Wenjia, Ou Tingzhu, and Liu Lijun. Their works push the boundaries of lacquer as a medium, spanning diverse forms of artistic expression, including painting, sculpture, ware, and installation. Their creative explorations converge into a new style of contemporary art, where the traditional meets the modern.

Through their work, these artists engage deeply with the material, interpreting its properties and connections to both people and the world. 

With works by 刘丽君 Liu Lijun, 区廷柱 Ou Tingzhu, 孙文佳 Sun Wenjia, 姚邦亮 Yao Bangliang et 钟声 Zhong Sheng.

About the curator: Chinese designer Song Tao is the founder of TAO Gallery and the Yuan Museum. He was a guest curator at the 2016 Triennale of Milan, the director of the Care Pavilion at London Design Biennale, and his works have been exhibited at the Shanghai Art Museum, the Toronto Art Museum, and others.