Liu Xiaodong, Prozess Malen

Liu Xiaodong is one of China's most renowned contemporary painters. His paintings are large-sized, realistic, clear and very direct in their expression. The subjects he chooses sometimes relate to natural or created catastrophes or even to private matters. They also often refer to the question of change.For his exhibition at the Kunsthaus Graz, 6 June 2012 – 2 September 2012, Liu Xiaodong stayed in Eisenerz for a month, where he lived amongst the residents and studied the town. Liu Xiaodong has portrayed two great moments in the history of this community in various aspects of his work: as paintings, film, photography and as a diary. Included is an interview with Heinz-Norbert Jocks and Liu Xiaodong.English, Chinese and German text.