Have you ever wondered how art can breathe life into forgotten places? 🎨 Meet Chen Fenwan, a talented female paper-cutting artist whose latest installation, "A Wall," is making waves at the "Dian Xi Yi Ben – Shadow Puppetry and Contemporary Art Exhibition" in Beijing's Nanchizi Museum.
"A Wall" captures the essence of Taipingxu, a once-thriving market and village in Guangdong Province that's now nearly deserted. Through intricate paper cuttings, Chen tells the stories of the local residents and the old buildings they once called home.
Chen shared, "The traces left on the buildings in Taipingxu are like 'carvings' made by time, capturing specific historical moments." She meticulously observed the peeling walls, collected their unique marks, and transformed them into over 600 paper cuttings. Each piece is numbered and named after former residents, creating a mosaic that honors the past.
This stunning artwork not only preserves the memories of Taipingxu but also invites viewers to reflect on the passage of time and the stories etched into the very walls around us. Don’t miss the chance to experience this heartfelt tribute to history and culture!
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Works by female paper-cutting artist tells story behind old buildings
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