Artist honors Dongguan and its migrant workers through artwork
In addition to Li's artworks, the special exhibition Looking for One in 200 Million—an Invitation from Dongguan further expands the dimension of "witness." Through visual and textual materials, it tells the stories of the city's various migrant workers, outlining the social changes in Dongguan over the past 40 years and their impact on the individuals involved.
Li's solo, which premiered at the Tang Art Museum in Dongguan last November, has garnered much acclaim from art professionals.
"Li Jinghu's art illustrates the significance of art to urban memory. In his works, Dongguan is no longer a stereotyped image, but a vibrant city composed of hundreds of millions of young people with hopes and dreams. They resemble the small objects featured in Li's artwork, which may appear ordinary and commonplace, but collectively serve as musical notes that create a harmonious city song reflecting a remarkable era," commented curator Sun Dongdong.
I Am Here! A Witness of a City and 200 Million People runs until May 11.
If you go:
11 am-6 pm, Monday to Friday; 11 am-8 pm, weekends and public holidays
X Museum, Langyuan Station, E1 (Building 10), No.53 Banjieta Road, Chaoyang district, Beijing
