Wang uses traditional Chinese costumes and burning cigarettes to create burnt marks that resemble Chinese characters. Wang's use of tools from daily life shows his reinterpretation of Chinese calligraphy in a contemporary context.
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Title: Chinese costume
Creator: Wang Tiande
Creator Lifespan: 1960
Creator Gender: Male
Creator Birth Place: Shanghai, China
Date Created: 2003
Theme: Calligraphy
Physical Dimensions: w267.5 x h155 x d5 cm
Artist's Biography: Wang has taught at the Fudan University, Shanghai, since 1988. He is professor and Chairman of the Art and Design Department and also the Dean of the School of Communication Design of the Shanghai Institute of Visual Arts.