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Wang Chao (b. 1974)

Foreign Images

1998

Woodblock print

18 x 15 cm

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Wang Chao is particularly interested in traditional printing techniques. Blind embossing (no. 112) was a delicate technique used to decorate letter papers in the 17th century. Wang uses it in this book illustrating foreign objects, as well other traditional features—the thread-bound book format and colour block-printing from pearwood blocks. His foreign images include a sewing machine, doll’s pram, rifles, lounge suits, matches and cigarettes. The embossed figures on the prints suggest that some approach foreign innovations, while others turn away.

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