Local artists have stars in their eyes

Meanwhile a group of stainless steel sculptures of Chinese lovebirds reveal the different facets of love. The six birds, each 90 cm tall and greenish-blue in color, appear as fragile ceramic pieces even though they are tough and sturdy. The most eye-catching element is their eyes, which hold a gaze struck with lovesickness.

"The contradictions about this artwork remind people about the double-edged quality of love," said Borysevicz. "It reflects new conditions and new problems."

No stranger to China, the 38-year-old, also an artist, writer and filmmaker, has been involved in contemporary Chinese art for more than a decade and previously lived in China for seven years.

He was a resident artist at the China Academy of Fine Arts in 2006, where he wrote a book about the urbanization of Hangzhou.

Spreading Chinese art to the West, the former director of the Jack Tilton Gallery in New York spearheaded efforts from one of the city's first galleries to showcase contemporary Chinese art. His latest project is a documentary film that will feature the contemporary art scene in China.

Until Aug 30, 11 am - 9 pm

Shanghai Gallery of Art

3F, Three on the Bund

3 Zhongshan Road E1.

沪申画廊，上海市中山东一路三号三楼

Tel: 6321-5757