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"Xiaojie" by Liu Dao Liu Dao Liu Dao Liu Dao David Estes Liu Dao
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TITLE "Xiaojie" (小姐)
ARTIST Liu Dao 六岛
MEDIA LED display, stainless steel frame
EDITION Unique
DATE Made in island6, Shanghai 2009
SIZE 42×42×8 cm | 16.5×16.5×3.1 inches
TECH SPECS INPUT 100-240V AC 1.3A 50/60 HZ (power supply model MW SP-75-5)
EXPOSURE Exhibited in "Placebo"
CREDITS Li Lingxi 李翎溪 (performance) • Thomas Charvériat (art direction & technical guidance) • Zane Mellupe (production direction)
ABOUT

Dark ink, like the color of night. A backdrop as black as mystery that is cold, empty, and removed, only beckons you to further inspect such a charming beauty. “Xiaojie” make no mistake, is one of a kind and she knows it. She covers just enough skin as not to reveal her true nature to the world. So tempting, you would happily volunteer to peel away the layers of temptation from her soft, supple skin, creating a window enabling her true rare beauty to shine through.
An Umbrella, or in Latin “umbra” is described simply as a human covering. Umbrellas were first used in China by means of Mr. Wang’s invention (in 21 A.D). He covered royal carriages with Umbrella tops. Dating back some 2,400 years, the umbrella has served multiple purposes like aiding the modern female in fashion awareness and luxury appeal. At one time a respectable woman wouldn’t be found without one.
But here Xiaojie uses her umbrella as a weapon, a weapon to keep men on their heels. You see, she gives a little away and ends up with more than she ever bargained for. [Kristen Delaney]

STATUS Not Available. Private collection, Paris (Galerie Albert Benamou)
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