Wei Libo belongs to a generation of young rural Chinese affected by the rapid urbanization of the 1990s. In his work, he captures the tension between tradition and modernity, between memory and reinvention. By mixing natural materials such as wood and ceramic with autobiographical motifs and references to pop culture, he offers an incisive critique of socio-economic upheavals. These transformations redefine identity and cultural heritage, nourishing a reflection on the links between the individual and his environment. ...
