Wisdom in Rocks : A Conversation with Zhan Wang

The Chinese artist Zhan Wang has been widely noted for his conceptual sculptural works. Through simulating rocks and rock-formation processes by using modern technology and materials, he interrogates the dichotomies between humanity and nature, humanity and technology, modernity and tradition, and development and preservation. In this conversation, Zhan reviewed the conception and making of his works that particularly dealing with rocks. He also explained his views on a series of issues such as ecological awareness, the environmental crisis, the social engagement of art and the blurring of boundaries between art and other fields.

中国艺术家张旺因其概念性雕塑作品而广受赞誉。通过运用现代技术和材料模拟岩石及其形成过程，他探讨了人类与自然、人类与技术、现代性与传统以及发展与保护之间的二元对立。在此次对话中，张旺回顾了他作品中特别关注岩石的构思与制作过程。他还阐述了自己对生态意识、环境危机、艺术的社交参与以及艺术与其他领域边界模糊等一系列问题的观点。