WANG  ZHIYUAN
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Artworks > 2008 > Object of Desire

363(h)x355(w)x70cm Fiberglass, Baking paint, Light,Sound

From within the work (huge panties) decorated with a fun bar scene and neon lights, shines a false image of the boar devil. This image maps the cardinal vices of humanity and unquenchable instinctual desires. In the background you can hear Zhou Xuan's popular song from last century's 20's and 30's Shanghai, "when are you coming again." Because the style of her song was so decadent, it was forbidden since 1949. It is hard to think that the history of China can go back to its origin after it walked a big circle in time. It seems that everything goes back to the past, 'come, come, come and stay for another drink…'