Zhan Wang

Zhan Wang

“My approach is to marry together the two extremes of primitive, untamed nature and the artificial, which is manmade and, therefore, man-controlled. The highest aim we can seek to attain is the unity of Man and nature, to achieve goals without going against nature. Stainless steel, with its mirror-like surface, produces a direct and pure effect on the viewer. It is an illusion that is necessary for uplifting the spirit of mankind…It is important to express an idea precisely using physical materials. Man’s tendency to over-intellectualise often diverts attention away from physical matter. The spiritual inferences we derive from physical matter are frequently directed by social change. This is why I am interested in materials commonly used in modern life. Only when a material has been used in all possible permutations and for every kind of application, does its true significance become apparent.”
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