Libo Wei's "Family birds (Melonia #1)" is a sculpture featuring a smooth, glossy green ceramic form with an intricate cutout revealing layers of dark wood inside. The organic shapes and subtle interplay of colors create a harmonious composition reminiscent of a natural scene or a bird's nest. Employing a blend of traditional materials with a contemporary approach, the piece reflects the tension between the past and present. Wei's work delves into themes of memory and identity amidst rapid urbanization in 1990s rural China, exploring the connections between individuals and their environment. ...
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. ...
Sans titre is a gallery based in Paris. It initially operated as a project space and after three years of a nomadic existence (2016 – 2019) and numerous atypical spaces occupied (private apartments, industrial spaces, parking lots, a shipyard, a few hotel rooms, restaurants, etc.), Sans titre moved into a permanent address and embraced the gallery model. It is now located 13, rue Michel Le Comte, a few steps from the Centre Pompidou, in a former Restoration-era bar, whose facade is registered as a Historic Monument. Throughout, Sans titre works to promote international artists in the early stages of their careers. Alongside organizing exhibitions in a multidisciplinary approach, the gallery publishes fanzines, produces edition and creates events related to the represented artists. ...
