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Wang Qingsong's Artistic Style

The artist Wang Qingsong's conceptual photography is good at humorous and profound "spoof", and his works are rich in information and famous.

In Wang Qingsong's photographs, we can see some symbols of traditional culture everywhere. By grafting these cultural symbols with the reality of modern society, artists tease the social status quo with chaotic cultural values. "Contemporary China has entered a period of crazy change, and even every cell in the city is constantly evolving. No one can be sure what will happen tomorrow, and the direct consequence of this uncertainty is insecurity. People are eager to catch something to fill this unsafe psychological hole. Desire expands, and sometimes you even lose yourself. The face of life has become ridiculous, and no one knows whether it is true or not. " Wang Qingsong exaggerated this absurdity in his works.

When interpreting his works, Wang Qingsong repeatedly mentioned that these photos have the attribute of "news photography". "My understanding of news is not only superficial, but the pursuit of the essential truth." Wang Qingsong does not regard his works as conceptual art, but hopes that he can bring the most intuitive feelings to the audience with "news pictures" like a reporter. That's why he chose photography. "As a modern means of recording information, photography is closer to reality than traditional art forms. Its seemingly false truth is the charm of attracting the audience. "