Li Jingxiong's 'Violence On Demand' Solo Exhibition Opens at Gallery Exit Hong Kong in September

Li Jingxiong produces documentary fiction that delves into the harsh social realities of China, utilizing installations and graphic art made from materials such as steel, copper, computer screens, and keyboards. His work investigates both the presence and absence of social mechanisms, often resembling ruins influenced by uncontrollable forces and societal change. Events that signify societal fractures are curated and disseminated through social media, resulting in rapid, ambiguous documentary fictions rooted in reality. Li employs extreme methods, including violence, to address social contradictions, revealing elements of brutality, tragedy, and beauty. He critiques the reckless ambitions of technological advancement and the cost of tradition and social ties for undemocratic progress. Based in Shanghai, he was recognized by Li Qi. His solo exhibition, 'Violence On Demand,' is set to debut at Gallery Exit in Hong Kong in September 2017. This article was featured in the Summer 2017 edition of ArtReview Asia in collaboration with K11 Art Foundation.