Photographer #370: Liu Bolin

Liu Bolin, 1973, China, is a sculptor and conceptual photographer. He received a B.A. from Shandong University of Arts in Jinan and an M.F.A…

Link: http://500photographers.blogspot.com/2011/09/photographer-370-liu-bolin.html

When in 2005 the Chinese government ordered the demolition of the Beijing International Art Camp which housed Liu’s studio he created an image as a response. He painted his body against the rubble of the demolished building. It was the first image of the extended body of work entitled Hiding in the City. His entire body is painted to create an effect that makes him fade away into the background