(In discussing Wang Jin’s robes) “…he feels plastic can represent perfectly contemporary society. It is a consumer product and omnipresent in developing countries. The artist calls it high tech rubbish “Reproducing the iconic robe in a modern material describes the flow of tradition through contemporary life.” Catalogue essay for Xianfeng! Chinese Avant Garde Sculpture, Julia Colman /

Chinese Dream, 2006 PVC with embroidered fishing thread. 75 x 77 x 8 inches /

Chinese Dream, 2006 – PVC with embroidered fishing thread /

Dream of China No. 2, 1998 – Black & white photograph /

China Dreams – Wangfujing, 2004- Photograph /

Dream of China –  Polyvinyl chloride with vinyl filament, iron chain, hook /

Dream of China No. 3, 1998 -C-print /

A Chinese Dream – PVC /

Transparent polyvinyl and embroidered with fishing thread /