Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Liu Bolin, The Invisible Man

Can you find Liu Bolin in the image below?

Liu Bolin is a Chinese artist. He has come into fame due to his amazing photography. Bolin takes pictures of himself after he has been completely painted to blend in with his background. He was born January 7th 1973. He is currently 38 years old. He graduated from the Fine Arts department of the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing. Bolin currently lives and works in Beijing. He has gained international recognition for his art work. Although Bolin is known for his photography he also has an sculpture career as well. To celebrate president Obama's visit to China, Bolin created an effigy of Obama in his honor. Liu Bolin's most current art series is "Hiding in the City" however he has also completed a photography series known as "Hiding in New York." Bolin's work has been purchased, distributed, and viewed all over the world. his art has even been viewed at venues as prestigious as Boxart Gallery in Verona, Dashanzi Art Zone in Beijing, and Galerie Bertin-Toublanc in Paris.

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