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About the artwork
In "Our Generation," the artist uses the body language of youths rather than exaggerated expressions to highlight the dilemma of contemporary society, where one is brought up to respect one's cultural roots and yet experiences globalization and the influence of Western ideals. He intends to evoke a rethinking and discourse about the education his generation has received. This sculpture shows a provocatively dressed girl bidding farewell to an imaginary lover, her clothing (or lack of it) would be perceived as offensive and trashy to a more conservative Chinese generation.
About the artist
Gao Xiao Wu was born in Sanming, Fujian province, in 1976 and currently lives and works in Beijing. He enrolled in the sculpture department of Xiamen Art Academy before continuing his studies at the Central Academy of Fine Arts, Beijing and graduating in 2004. Basing his work on the lives of ordinary people in the city, as well as an exploration of his own identity, Gao Xiao Wu's work has been shown in solo and prestigious group exhibitions and is included in high-profile art collections worldwide including the White Rabbit Collection, Australia; DBS Group, Singapore; Park Hyatt, Shanghai and the Museum of Modern Art, New York.