Liu Jianhua's 'Monumenti' at Made in Cloister in Naples
Chinese artist Liu Jianhua (born 1962 in Ji'an) presents 'Monumenti' at the Chiostro di Santa Caterina a Formiello in Naples, organized by the Fondazione Made in Cloister. The exhibition features sculptures made using a casting technique applied to papier-mâché, mounted on glass pedestals. The works monumentalize the stories of the local migrant community, with whom the artist collaborated. White porcelain flowers scattered among the ruins pay homage to the Real Fabbrica di Capodimonte and the ancient Chinese ceramic tradition that inspired Liu. The project involved local artisans and migrants, described as 'living sculptures' for one evening, highlighting the multicultural identity of Naples.
Key facts
- Liu Jianhua was born in Ji'an in 1962.
- The exhibition 'Monumenti' is held at the Chiostro di Santa Caterina a Formiello in Naples.
- The venue is in the Porta Capuana district, hosted by Fondazione Made in Cloister.
- The sculptures use a casting technique applied to papier-mâché.
- The works are mounted on glass pedestals.
- White porcelain flowers reference the Real Fabbrica di Capodimonte and Chinese ceramic tradition.
- The project involved collaboration with local artisans and migrants.
- The migrants were described as 'living sculptures' for one evening.
Entities
Artists
- Liu Jianhua
Institutions
- Fondazione Made in Cloister
- Real Fabbrica di Capodimonte
- Artribune
Locations
- Naples
- Italy
- Chiostro di Santa Caterina a Formiello
- Porta Capuana
- Ji'an
- China