Outward Expressions, Inward Reflections

The Modern Chinese Art Foundation presents ‘Outward Expressions, Inward Reflections’, originally a showcase for four young China-based photographers which was launched March 1st, 2008 by Three Shadows Photography Centre in Beijing.

The exhibition in Ghent, hosted by MCAF focuses on the work of photographer Adou, born in 1973 in Mianyang, Sichuan Province.

Tentoonstelling/Expositon/Exhibition 06.07 > 31.08.2008
friday – saturday – sunday 1pm – 6 pm
Modern Chinese Art Foundation
Anseeleplein 6, 9000 Gent

Adou’s work appears to depict the life and environment of western China. However, his art is not just ordinary documentary photography. Adou’s photographs of the Yi ethnic minority from Da Liang Mountain in western Sichuan province are called “Samalada.” In this series, the artist uses black-and-white images to create a visual language that is self-conscious and full of emotion. By presenting rich, innocent landscapes and portraits, Adou places the pastoral into a space conscious of life and history.

Opened in June 2007, Three Shadows Photography Art Centre is the first contemporary art centre for photography in China. Three Shadows, founded by one of the most important Chinese photographers Rongrong and Japanese photographer Ms. Inri, is situated in the Caochangdi art zone in Chaoyang District, Beijing, occupying a total area of 4600 square meters of which more than half were designed by the internationally renowned artist and architect Ai Weiwei.
Three Shadows is dedicated to fostering a professional and authorative platform to present and promote contemporary photography.

Tentoonstelling/Expositon/Exhibition 06.07 > 31.08.2008
friday – saturday – sunday 1pm – 6 pm
Modern Chinese Art Foundation
Anseeleplein 6, 9000 Gent

Modern Chinese Art Foundation
Three Shadows Photography Art Centre