Bin Zhou

Bin Zhou

Qingdao, China

We know from our history, that traditions are never static - they keep on changing, thanks to the creative thinking of humans. Thus, even if the two elements seem absolutely incompatible (e.g., Paper and Fire), they still can paradoxically form a practical and artistic duo. An evidence of this is the invention of the paper lantern in East Asia.

And Bin Zhou also works exploring harmony in opposition. The artist burns, tears and folds paper to imitate and rethink the classic Chinese landscape painting. that has been modified by Western ideas and needs to be adapted to the modern social reality.