Hi Mark. Quite surreal, and a strange location for a naked wrestler, surrounded by street traders in a busy, perhaps, suburban area. What is the response to nudity in China? ….. and a tempting target for graffiti ……. ?
It sure is surreal, this image was taken in the 789 Art District of Beijing, it’s a ex military arms manufacturing zone that has now been turned into a trendy place for artists to hang out and present their wares, it’s a cool place to visit with some incredible pieces of art. This sculpture is interesting and I guess the artist was making a point that someone big is watching your every move! It’s a striking piece and very intimidating close up. Interesting because artwork nudity is not so frowned upon now and the people are becoming more daring with their fashions and choice of clothing, and becoming more open with their show of affections in public, kissing etc.
Graffiti is still fairly minimal here in China, only really seen in designated art areas or on part demolished buildings.
Images of China through English Eyes
If that isn’t intimidating, I don’t know what is!
🙂 It certainly is…and also an amazing sculpture.
Regards
Mark
would really rather not have that rather large-ish guy watching me… 😉
Me too, he’s a big boy in more ways than one 🙂
Regards
Mark
Hi Mark. Quite surreal, and a strange location for a naked wrestler, surrounded by street traders in a busy, perhaps, suburban area. What is the response to nudity in China? ….. and a tempting target for graffiti ……. ?
Hi John,
It sure is surreal, this image was taken in the 789 Art District of Beijing, it’s a ex military arms manufacturing zone that has now been turned into a trendy place for artists to hang out and present their wares, it’s a cool place to visit with some incredible pieces of art. This sculpture is interesting and I guess the artist was making a point that someone big is watching your every move! It’s a striking piece and very intimidating close up. Interesting because artwork nudity is not so frowned upon now and the people are becoming more daring with their fashions and choice of clothing, and becoming more open with their show of affections in public, kissing etc.
Graffiti is still fairly minimal here in China, only really seen in designated art areas or on part demolished buildings.
Regards
Mark
I think he’s beautiful
He is a handsome fellow:)
Great catch. 😀 Well done.
Thanks Ricardo 🙂
Hey! What are you lookin’ at?!