Kexin Zhang. Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp. Artesis Plantijn University College. New Talent Award Nominee 2023
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Published: 13.11.2023
Object: City Rats, 2023
Rat bones
5 x 6 x 19.5 cm
Photo by: Nuo Chen
From series: Elegy
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The 9th edition of the New Talents Award by Klimt02 aims to recognize the work of graduate students in our field by supporting their careers in the professional world. Nominated by our school members, one of the selected graduates will win the New Talents Award.
I have collected many leftover animal parts to create a visual contrast. I transform these items that people consider useless or repulsive into a feeling of preciousness and sadness to express my mourning and respect. In this way I want to make people rethink the definition of the value of life.
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