gdm presents Liu Sheng’s solo exhibition “Potato Man’s Quest” curated by Li Yao. Artist Liu Sheng unveils the social realities he discovered as a potato farmer through a new series of evocative oil on canvas works.

Born in 1971, Liu Sheng experienced China’s industrial revolution and the drastic social transformations of rapid urbanization. As the first university graduate and breadwinner of the family, Liu took on jobs in design and manufacturing to lift his family out of poverty. 

A migrant worker was Liu Sheng’s identity for two decades, but he never stopped questioning the boundary of art and society. In 2014, he no longer wanted to be a mere observer and started documenting his daily encounters. The art of Liu Sheng is familiar and straightforward. 

On 15 June at 3 PM, gdm will host a Conversation featuring artist Liu Sheng, his university professor - artist Xu Tan, artist Duan Jianyu, observer and researcher of Liu Sheng - Liang Jianhua, and exhibition curator Li Yao, delving into Liu Sheng’s recent practice and the ecology of art in the Pearl River Delta.

Opening reception: 15 June, 4 - 6:30 PM

Gallery address: 11 Duddell Street, Central