The Three Shadows Photography Art Centre, in collaboration with Xiaohongshu Photography as the “Premium Discovery Partner, ” jointly launched the 2023 Jimei x Arles Discovery Award. Artist Liu Guangli, nominated by curator Chen Min, received the 2023 “Jimei x Arles Special Jury Mention Award” for the exhibition Katabasis.
Liu Guangli's work also received accolades from the jury. Grounded in a reflection on anthropocentrism, Liu Guangli's work scrutinizes the politics underpinning various human image productions like classical painting, entertainment image production, AI image generation, and the enduring themes of 'imagination' and 'belief' inherent in image creation. In the current AI-dominated landscape, his utilization of this new cartographic tool prompts introspection about its role within image generation mechanisms, showcasing a notably commendable depth and dimension of thought.
Liu Guangli
Liu Guangli, the recipient of the 2023 Jimei x Arles Special Jury Mention Award, was born in Hunan Province, China, in 1990, and presently resides and works in Paris. He completed his studies at Le Fresnoy - Studio National des Arts Contemporains in 2020. Guangli's artistic explorations frequently stem from the convergence of varied methods of portraying history and events. His creations manifest in installations, videos, documentaries, and paintings, offering insights that challenge our comprehension of the present. His work highlights how our perception is often influenced by pre existing languages, societal norms, and media formats that disseminate fragments of information.