Sala | Liu Bolin "El hombre invisible": Individual
Marion Art Gallery is pleased to present a new exhibition hall dedicated to the renowned Chinese artist Liu Bolin, globally known for his striking photographic series of urban camouflage, earning him the nickname "The Invisible Man." Born in Shandong Province and residing in Beijing, Liu Bolin graduated in sculpture from the Central Academy of Fine Arts in 2001. His career as a sculptor was interrupted in 2005 due to the expropriation and destruction of his studio, which led him to create his first self-portrait among the ruins, marking the beginning of his exploration into the art of camouflage.
This new exhibition hall features a selection of photographs captured between 2006 and 2016, highlighting how Liu Bolin, through a combination of sculpture, body painting, performance, and photography, has innovated and expanded the limits of artistic expression, creating new and provocative forms of visual interaction in this format.
The exhibit includes the iconic photographs produced by Liu Bolin in Panama in 2016, an ambitious project supported by Marion Art Gallery, RGR+ART, and the Articruz workshop. Over three days of intense work, Bolin developed these works using paint on his clothing and face to disappear into the backgrounds. The first photograph, titled "Panama Papers," concealed 17 people in a specially prepared set with magazines and historical bonds of the Panama Canal, symbolizing Panama's true essence beyond the media scandal. The second photograph captured Liu Bolin camouflaged on one of the gates of the newly expanded canal locks, emphasizing the global significance of this engineering marvel. The third and final photograph, part of the "Hiding" series, shows Bolin alongside artist Carlos Cruz-Diez, hidden in a specially designed artwork by the artist in his Atelier: Articruz.
These three photographs not only represent a milestone in Liu Bolin's career but also highlight Panama's importance as a crucible of creativity and artistic collaboration, capturing the reality of that time. We are proud to display these works alongside the first photograph Bolin took in front of his ruined studio and a curated selection of images to provide context to this artist's trajectory. We invite the public to immerse themselves in Liu Bolin's world and discover how his art transcends borders and challenges visual perception.
We invite you to our space located at PH Setenta 30, Calle 70 Este, San Francisco, Panama City. Our hours are Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, visit our website: www.marionartgallery.com.
