作品 Believe
年2022
"News/暴徒", Anyang Li, 2022 Film: Anyang Li, Stockholm ©Anyang Li Filmupphovsrätt 2022
The installation is an continued component of the artwork "News/暴徒," aimed at conveying emotions. Every aspect was meticulously crafted by hand, without the involvement of machines, utilizing reclaimed materials from abandoned locations. This approach seeks to evoke an illusion inspired by news reports from various perspectives.
News/暴徒
"News/暴徒" is a study of the Cultural Revolution from 1966 to 1976 in China, featuring reports from both the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) and CCTV (China Central Television) about the 1976 Tiananmen incident. Both news agencies falsely claim to report the truth, it's difficult to ascertain the actual facts. Nowadays, these videos are hard to come by as they are often suppressed, but fortunately, I managed to find them. Using the technique of editing, I merged the news reports from both sides, incorporating switching between Chinese and English with contrasting narratives—one side portraying the rioters killing police officers while the other side depicts soldiers killing civilians. I present this work to you, the audience, to judge for yourselves, based on your own backgrounds. Let's go back to April 4th to April 5th, 1976！
IN
The artwork "IN" serves as a self-portrait, offering a glimpse into my essence. It is meticulously crafted from everyday objects that hold personal significance, including seafood, brushes, paint, manga, cacti, wood, fabric, and bicycle tires. Moreover, the piece incorporates elements from my previous work "诞/Egg", utilizing glass fragments to create a suggestive "window" on its reverse side, symbolizing fragmentation within the concept of home—a motif of perpetual repair.
Delving deeper, if you explore the drawer nestled in the bottom left corner, you'll encounter a collection of used medical syringes, alongside a poignant illusion on the door depicting me as a fetus in my mother's womb. This intricate detail poetically captures the inner sanctum of my life, intertwining with the theme of illness and introspection.
