This black-and-white ink drawing depicts a lively street scene in an urban setting. The composition features a diverse array of stylized human figures engaged in various activities, from conversation to transportation. The bold, expressive lines and simplified, almost caricature-like rendering of the figures create a dynamic and playful atmosphere. The overall style appears to draw inspiration from traditional Chinese ink painting techniques, with the artist's use of calligraphic brushstrokes and sparse, yet evocative background elements. The piece seems to capture a glimpse of everyday life in a bustling city, inviting the viewer to imagine the stories and interactions unfolding within the frame. ...
anusman (b. 1984) is an artist and illustrator. He is widely considered as the first comic theory scholar in China. He has published dozens of independent comic books, including the best-selling book Mr.Men, and contributed to several well-known magazines as a columnist. His works have been collected by various museums, such as Musée de la bande dessinée d'Angoulême (Paris).
His previous solo exhibitions include Xiong Yi, Tabula Rasa Gallery (Beijing, 2022); Market Street - anusman's One Year, Tabula Rasa Gallery (Beijing, 2019); Joy of Ink, WKLY (Shanghai, 2017) and Ignoramus, Tabula Rasa Gallery (Beijing, 2017).
website：http://www.anusman.net/ ...
Tabula Rasa Gallery is based in Beijing's 798 art district. Established in 2015, it aims to promote both Chinese and international contemporary artists through exhibitions, talks, research and publication. The gallery name is Latin for 'blank state'. In philosophical discourse, it refers to the idea that our knowledge comes from our experiences and education, all participants are born in a Tabula Rasa state. Tabula Rasa hopes that the exhibitions they present can subvert viewers’ preconceptions, creating conditions for fresh artistic experiments. ...
