DEAFENING DIN OF VOICES
WU YIQIANG SOLO EXHIBITION

Are all the existing appearances presenting the nature of things in its true sense? From his dubious and critical conception towards the authenticity and objectivity of the news media, Wu Yiqiang’s skeptical attitude is extended to every aspect of the everyday life, from newspapers to other paper media such as promotional materials, books, magazines and even religious texts.

In these paper media, what the artist feels is a chaotic world in which everyone rushes to converse their opinions and thoughts, but well, who is really talking? What are they talking about? Who is criticizing whom? The fact is no clear meaningful content can be derived from all this talking. The ongoing confusing events are happening all over the world. Moreover, a lot of people are fighting for the right to speak, so millions of voices are hoping to be heard via paper media. The majority of these voices are spoken to influence people’s action—businesses want to persuade consumers to keep spending; politicians want more votes; and governments want to put forth “positive” messages… although so many people have so many messages to convey, we cannot listen clearly at all, or are unable to make clear sense of them.
 

Titled “Deafening din of voices”, this exhibition depicts the world as it is in a straight-forward manner. The reflections of the artist seem to liberate us from the crowded images and texts in this topsy-turvy world, which has inspired a new way of thinking in the prevalent hustle and bustle.