Chen Zhen

Chinese installation artist Chen Zhen pairs East, West, old, and new with surprising results. Using such objects as traditional Chinese furniture, abacuses, Chinese gaming tables, as well as discarded clothing and electronic equipment, Zhen ingeniously plays on Buddhist imagery and ancient parables. His creations attempt to solidify his experiential and complex reactions to change and modernity. Zhen has shown internationally, including at the New Museum of Contemporary Art, and P.S. 1. The book also includes an interview with the artist in bilingual Chinese/English translation.