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Shen Yuan, "Wasting One's Spittle", exhibition view Shanghai Biennale, 2016
By Shen Yuan,2016
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Seven frozen tongues are suspended from the wall, which gradually melt away. Beneath the tongues are traditional Chinese spittle bowls, which collect the dropping liquid, representing the need to pr
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Shen Yuan
China
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Shen became involved in radical avant-garde art movements in Xiamen in the late 1980's. Living and working in Paris with her partner, Huang Yong Ping, since 1990, she forms part of a generation of a
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Exploring Symbolism in Shen Yuan's "Wasting One's Spittle"
Shen Yuan's artwork "Wasting One's Spittle," unveiled at the Shanghai Biennale in 2016, presents a profound visual narrative that delves into the complexities of communication, waste, and adaptation. The installation features a striking display of seven frozen tongues protruding from the wall, pos
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Exploring Symbolism in Shen Yuan's "Wasting One's Spittle"
SUMMARY
Shen Yuan's artwork "Wasting One's Spittle," unveiled at the Shanghai Biennale in 2016, presents a profound visual narrative that delves into the complexities of communication, waste, and adaptation. The installation features a striking display of seven frozen tongues protruding from the wall, pos
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