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Li Rui
李锐
Production date
2009
Object Detail
Media
oil on canvas
Measurements
100 x 220 cm
Notes
As a young student, Li Rui was fascinated by archaeology and natural history, and how archaeological objects and natural specimens are displayed in museums. Many of his paintings feature imagery of birds and their eggs, such as the ‘Son of Heaven’ and ‘Nest’ series in the White Rabbit Collection. Liu says, ‘In my work, the bird is a symbol of life. From birds’ nests and taxidermy, to bones and fossils, it is a circle of life. But for people who understand my work, I paint a false version of the circle of life, because I use broken eggs and bird specimens as subjects. I put them in a box, padded with cotton and cloth, then label them. These artificial factors contribute to the idea of “false reincarnation,” which I want to present.’
Accession number
2014.080