导读:37岁的中国艺术家李伟(音)在巴黎展开了一次轰轰烈烈的行为艺术。他把自己扮成和尚的样子,开始“腾云驾雾”。
This gravity-defying artist has found an unusual way to take his work to new heights。
Chinese artist Li Wei dressed himself as a monk to ‘fly’ above the Fontaine of Lyons at La Villette in Paris。
The renowned photographer even has red smoke pouring from his shoes to add to the effect。
The Beijing-born artist suspended himself in the air with wires attached to a crane to create the optical illusion。
The 37-year-old never uses special effects in his work, relying on mirrors, scaffolding and perfect timing to capture his stunning photographs。
Speaking about his work, Wei was quoted as saying: “My work and artistic experience are characterised by a unique specificity and particularity。
“My artistic language is universal and deals with themes about contemporary politics and society using symbols understood by everyone in every part of the world。
“I am fascinated by the unstable and dangerous sides of art and I hope my works reflect these aspects。”
Some of Wei’s more dramatic images, such as him falling from tall buildings, have evoked distressed reactions from members of the public。
He reportedly added: “Sometimes I am in real danger - I have to hang myself high with steel wires and people do get a little worried for me - but I am fine。”
(文摘来源:Mirror 作者:Natalie Evans)