Liu Wei at White Cube, London

“Density” is the name of the striking new exhibition by the Chinese artist Liu Wei (Beijing, 1972 ) at the White Cube gallery in London. Until now, I had followed his work at art fairs, exhibitions and museums, where complex architectural constructions rose up from every angle, built from recycled materials or, in some cases, from ox and pig hide, representing entire cities. This theme, to which he returns very often, is the product of his belonging to a generation that has grown up at a moment of vast urban expansion in China.

This city made of animal hide was created at the Saatchi Gallery in 2005 

The growth in population and in urbanized areas gives this exhibition its name, “Density,” along with its consequent impenetrability. The question of individuality in our deeply global world is one that is always present in his work.

The upper floor was made up of works in galvanized steel that brought to mind segments of buildings. They were all christened with the name Density, followed by a number. Their geometric, minimal aesthetic endowed them with a cold beauty. I liked them, but I liked even more what awaited me on the ground floor. 

There, monumental geometric forms were scattered throughout the space, evoking a contemporary urban composition. As one moved among the geometric forms, the immense monochromatic paintings on the walls could be seen from different angles, composing a new vision.

White Cube Gallery , 25-26 Mason’s Yard, London

– Liu Wei at White Cube, London – – Alejandra de Argos –

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