Chinese artist Liu Bolin has long been famed for his incredible ability to camouflage himself into his surroundings not through photo editing techniques but flawless painting, light management and angle awareness; now, his 'A Colorful World?' collection offers more of the same, expressing the artist's perspective on culture, society and politics.
The collection refers to the ubiquitous nature of ads, products and other elements of consumerism that blur our understanding of truly important global issues.
Symbolically speaking, the 'A Colorful World?' collection aims to address the circumstances responsible for destroying lives, but that are largely ignored by the public. For example, the 'Cancer Village' photograph features 23 people camouflaged into the farmland while a chemical factory in the background stands tall. All the individuals pictured in the stunning work were affected by a 100% increase in cancer mortality in their rural town. Photo Credits: designboom, liubolinart
Camouflaged Art Collections
Liu Bolin Camouflages Himself in The 'A Colorful World?' Collection
Trend Themes
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2. Art as a Platform for Social Commentary - The 'A Colorful World?' collection and its aim to bring awareness to issues in society and political events through art provides an opportunity to develop innovative and interactive ways of engaging with social issues.
3. Using Art to Spark Conversations - The 'A Colorful World?' collection offers an opportunity for developing innovative art that challenges our perceptions and triggers meaningful conversations about social issues.
Industry Implications
1. Art - The 'A Colorful World?' collection represents an opportunity for developing innovative approaches to art as a platform for social commentary and awareness.
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3. Chemical Manufacturing - The Cancer Village photograph highlights the negative effects of chemical manufacturing, which represents an opportunity for developing innovative approaches and technologies aimed at reducing the negative impacts of chemical manufacturing on society.