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    Tibetan artist Gade in his own words: I have extensively used forms and elements of traditional Tibetan painting which are familiar to me, as I have been imitating and practicing these techniques for a long period of time. These include the drawing of clouds, the modeling of figures, and the unique depiction of time and space in classical Tibetan painting. This body of work has been very significant to me as I feel it has enabled me to fully express my feelings and thoughts. To locate traditional Tibetan art in a contemporary context is something that I have always been thinking of doing. I try to imagine what a Tibetan painting looks like when it is detached from religion. Cultural icons such as Mickey Mouse, McDonald’s, Mao Suit and The Cross, are actually a reflection of the current cultural state of Tibet affected by the Cultural Revolution and globalization. From my experience there is no longer a single, homogenous culture in Tibet. Rather, it is hybrid and diverse. I am interested in the state of people who are living in this ever-changing society. With the change in Tibet, all these issues can only become more prominent. One of the other issues confusing me is my identity, as I have both a Tibetan and Chinese background. Many Tibetans do not recognize me as Tibetan. Many Chinese do not see me as Chinese. We have a title to describe this group of people – ‘Half Tibetan Half Han’. I always claim that I do not belong to any of these ethnic group, or sometimes, that I belong to the ethnic group of Number 57. "

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    Tibetan artist Gade in his own words: I have extensively used forms and elements of traditional Tibetan painting which are familiar to me, as I have been imitating and practicing these techniques for a long period of time. These include the drawing of clouds, the modeling of figures, and the unique depiction of time and space in classical Tibetan painting. This body of work has been very significant to me as I feel it has enabled me to fully express my feelings and thoughts. To locate traditional Tibetan art in a contemporary context is something that I have always been thinking of doing. I try to imagine what a Tibetan painting looks like when it is detached from religion. Cultural icons such as Mickey Mouse, McDonald’s, Mao Suit and The Cross, are actually a reflection of the current cultural state of Tibet affected by the Cultural Revolution and globalization. From my experience there is no longer a single, homogenous culture in Tibet. Rather, it is hybrid and diverse. I am interested in the state of people who are living in this ever-changing society. With the change in Tibet, all these issues can only become more prominent. One of the other issues confusing me is my identity, as I have both a Tibetan and Chinese background. Many Tibetans do not recognize me as Tibetan. Many Chinese do not see me as Chinese. We have a title to describe this group of people – ‘Half Tibetan Half Han’. I always claim that I do not belong to any of these ethnic group, or sometimes, that I belong to the ethnic group of Number 57. "

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    Gade 2008 Photobook

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    Tibetan artist Gade in his own words: I have extensively used forms and elements of traditional Tibetan painting which are familiar to me, as I have been imitating and practicing these techniques for a long period of time. These include the drawing of clouds, the modeling of figures, and the unique depiction of time and space in classical Tibetan painting. This body of work has been very significant to me as I feel it has enabled me to fully express my feelings and thoughts. To locate traditional Tibetan art in a contemporary context is something that I have always been thinking of doing. I try to imagine what a Tibetan painting looks like when it is detached from religion. Cultural icons such as Mickey Mouse, McDonald’s, Mao Suit and The Cross, are actually a reflection of the current cultural state of Tibet affected by the Cultural Revolution and globalization. From my experience there is no longer a single, homogenous culture in Tibet. Rather, it is hybrid and diverse. I am interested in the state of people who are living in this ever-changing society. With the change in Tibet, all these issues can only become more prominent. One of the other issues confusing me is my identity, as I have both a Tibetan and Chinese background. Many Tibetans do not recognize me as Tibetan. Many Chinese do not see me as Chinese. We have a title to describe this group of people – ‘Half Tibetan Half Han’. I always claim that I do not belong to any of these ethnic group, or sometimes, that I belong to the ethnic group of Number 57. "

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    of 17

    May 23 to June 7, 2008

    Plum Blossoms (International) Ltd


    G6, 1 Hollywood Rd, Central, HK
    Tel: (852) 2521 2189
    Email: info@plumblossoms.com
    Web: www.plumblossoms.com
    [KF0017]
    Mushroom Cloud No. 1
    Mixed media on handmade
    Tibetan manuscript paper with
    burnt and distressed edges
    197.5 x 101 cm
    2007
    [KF0005]
    Mushroom Cloud No. 2
    Mixed media on canvas
    248 x 100 cm
    2008
    [KF0006]
    Father’s Nightmare
    Mixed media on canvas
    146.5 x 117 cm
    2007
    [KF0018]
    The Apocalypse (41 piece installation)
    Mixed media on handmade Tibetan manuscript paper with burnt
    and distressed edges
    Dimensions variable
    2007
    [KF0011]
    Five Poisons
    Mixed media on handmade Tibetan manu-
    script paper with burnt and distressed edges
    203 x 83.5 cm
    2007
    [KF0020]
    The New Ideal: Traditional scroll: McDonald Buddha
    Diptych
    Mixed media on paper
    266 x 61 cm
    2007
    The New Ideal :Traditional scroll: Mickey Buddha
    Diptych
    Mixed media on paper
    266 x 61 cm
    2007
    [KF0010]
    Modern Tangka – Communist Buddha
    Mixed media on canvas
    116 x 70 cm
    2008
    [KF0007]
    Modern Tangka – Mickey Buddha
    Mixed media on canvas
    116 x 70 cm
    2008
    [KF0008]
    Modern Tangka – Spiderman Buddha
    Mixed media on canvas
    116 x 70 cm
    2008
    [KF0009]
    Modern Tangka – McDonald Buddha
    Mixed media on canvas
    116 x 70 cm
    2008
    [KF0019]
    New Sutra: Red Scarf
    Diptych
    Mixed media on handmade Tibetan manuscript
    paper with burnt and distressed edges
    200.5 x 50 cm
    2007
    New Sutra --- Spiderman
    Diptych
    Mixed media on handmade Tibetan manuscript
    paper with burnt and distressed edges
    200.5 x 50 cm
    2007
    [KF0003]
    New Sutra --- SMS
    Mixed media on handmade Tibetan manuscript
    paper with burnt and distressed edges
    118.5 x 22.3 cm
    2007
    [KF0004]
    New Sutra --- Daily Supplies of Black Lection
    Mixed media on handmade Tibetan manuscript
    paper with burnt and distressed edges
    118 x 22.5 cm
    2007
    [KF0021]
    Dining in Lhasa
    Oil and Mineral Pigments on canvas
    signed Gade center right with a red seal of
    the artist and dated 2008.3.14
    100 x 246 cm (39.5 x 96.75 inches)
    2008

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