Inspired by an ancient Chinese Fable, Xu Bing has created this installation at the V&A. The stones are collected from different locations in China, and brought together to create this mountainous landscape. Dusted with different visual treats, for viewers to find through exploration.
Funnily, the electrics that were used to light the piece at night, were included. Electric wires and boxes were part of the world created. Bing intentionally put these there to remind the viewer that this ethereal world isn't real, and far from achievable.
I thought that this piece displayed a really special quality, particularly because it creates a real atmosphere for the viewer to soak up. Like going to another world!
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