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Jing Zhou
CONTEMPORARY ART REVIEW
because it involves many complex and debatable issues .
On the other hand , as the human society dramatically transformed in the past two millennia , the stages of human physical and psychological developments remain the same as they were in the ancient times . Many universal messages are timeless and soulful , which are shared by all human beings . In this realm , I don ’ t see dualities in contemporary and traditional arts , except different ways of aesthetic expression .
Over the years , your award winning work has been widely shown and collected internationally and one of the hallmarks of your work is the capability to create a direct involvement with the viewers , who are urged to evolve from a condition of mere spectatorship . So before leaving this conversation we would like to pose a question about the nature of the relationship of your art with your audience . Do you consider the issue of audience reception as being a crucial component of your decisionmaking process , in terms of what type of language is used in a particular context ?
I am a designer and artist . For my design work , which is goal-oriented , I use all possible strategies to serve my clients . However , when I create fine artwork , I need to search for my personal voice , which requires me to be temporarily isolated from the outside influences including my audience . Meanwhile , I also believe that an artwork has its own fate once it is created , so it is up to the audience to interoperate my work . Therefore , the issue of audience reception has not been a crucial component of my decision-making process .
Thanks a lot for your time and for sharing your thoughts , Jing . Finally , would you like to tell us readers something about your future projects ? How do you see your work evolving ?
Right now , I am fascinated by the splendid landscape of multi-cultures . I would like to continuous this exploration . I am also concerned about the current social issues and the well-being of our world . Therefore , my work will most likely involve the two directions , which could branch into various subjects .
An interview by Katherine Williams , curator and Josh Ryder , curator landescape @ europe . com