Zhang Enli's Survey Exhibition at Power Station of Art Showcases Three Decades of Work
The exhibition titled A Room That Can Move by Zhang Enli is currently showcased at the Power Station of Art in Shanghai, running until 7 March. This collection features over 100 pieces spanning three decades. Zhang, who gained prominence in the 1990s, has transitioned to portraying everyday items such as ashtrays and playing cards with an aesthetic touch. His artwork frequently includes depictions of trees and skies, as well as rubber pipes and knots made from iron wire. Since 2010, he has developed 'space paintings,' including a project in Gwangju, Korea, and a vibrant installation inspired by Kochi, India. Influenced by Jin Nong, Zhang embraces a Buddhist perspective, presenting non-human subjects as sentient beings in his portraits.
Key facts
- Zhang Enli's survey exhibition A Room That Can Move is at Power Station of Art, Shanghai until 7 March
- The exhibition features over 100 works spanning three decades
- Zhang stopped painting people around 2004 after his Human, Too Human show at BizArt, Shanghai
- He now paints ordinary objects like ashtrays, cigarettes, and playing cards
- Since 2010, he has created 'space paintings' on architectural surfaces
- Notable space paintings include installations at ICA London and Museo d'Arte Contemporanea di Villa Croce in Genoa
- His work is influenced by Buddhist concepts of sentience and the painter Jin Nong
- Zhang's approach emphasizes visual perception and emotional expression over conceptual ideas
Entities
Artists
- Zhang Enli
- Jin Nong
Institutions
- Power Station of Art
- ArtReview Asia
- BizArt
- Institute of Contemporary Arts
- Museo d'Arte Contemporanea di Villa Croce
Locations
- Shanghai
- China
- London
- United Kingdom
- Genoa
- Italy
- Gwangju
- Korea
- Kochi
- India