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Rays of Light 1

Liu Xiaodong2012

Today Art Museum

Today Art Museum
Beijing, China

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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  • Title: Rays of Light 1
  • Creator: Liu Xiaodong
  • Creator Lifespan: 1963
  • Creator Nationality: China
  • Creator Gender: Male
  • Creator Birth Place: Jincheng, Liaoning Province
  • Date: 2012
  • Physical Dimensions: w60.5 x h42 cm
  • Type: acrylic on photo paper
  • Rights: Today Art Museum
  • External Link: Today Art Museum
  • Medium: acrylic on photo paper
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