You may not have heard of Liu Bolin, and you probably haven’t seen him either. But it’s possible he’s standing right next to you. One of my favorite artists, Liu Bolin injects himself into everyday settings. Known as The Invisible Man, Liu takes a unique and creative approach to performance art. Check out a short video about Liu and then see what we’ve deemed are the Top 12 Liu Bolin Invisible Man Pictures/Paintings:
How Chinese Artist, Liu Bolin, Becomes The Invisible Man
“…my art is cultural. It represents the diminishing humanity in today’s society. I use my art to be retrospective on culture…the environment and fast economic development.”
Top 12 Liu Bolin Invisible Man Paintings/Pictures
We hand-picked 12 of our favorite Liu Bolin paintings and images. It’s pretty amazing and inspiring to see the result of what looks like quite the arduous process. Enjoy!
#12 – City Hiding: Graffiti
Liu Bolin - City Hiding - Graffiti
#11 – Cannon
Liu Bolin - Cannon
#10 – Ponte di Castelvecchio Castelvecchios Bridge
Liu Bolin - Ponte di Castelvecchio Castelvecchios Bridge
#9 – Arena Arcovolo
Liu Bolin - Arena Arcovolo
#8 – Pillars
Liu Bolin - Pillars
#7 – Decorative Engine
Liu Bolin - Decorative Engine
#6 – Scala Della Ragione
Liu Bolin - Scala Della Ragione
#5 – Civilian Policeman
Liu Bolin - Civilian Policeman
#4 – Forklifts
Liu Bolin - Forklifts
#3 – Invisible Man Shaking Hand
Liu Bolin - Invisibile Man Shaking Hand
#2 – Supermarket
Liu Bolin - Supermarket
#1 – Chinese Garden
Liu Bolin - Chinese Garden
All Images Gallery
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- Liu Bolin – Arena Arcovolo
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- Liu Bolin – Chinese Garden
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- liu bolin – city hiding – graffiti
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- Liu Bolin – Civilian Policeman
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- Liu Bolin – Decorative Engine
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- Liu Bolin – Forklifts
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- Liu Bolin – Invisibile Man Shaking Hand
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- Liu Bolin – Pillars
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- Liu Bolin – Ponte di Castelvecchio Castelvecchios Bridge
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- Liu Bolin – Scala Della Ragione
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- Liu Bolin – Supermarket
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- Liu Bolin – Cannon
Personal Opinion: great art and artists say what needs to be said within society. Our guide post for enlightened evolution. Like it or not, great artists are on the forefront of human evolution and what we have to say is for humanities own good. Even though many are not necessarily going to like the reflection, within the mirror, being held up. Not about what it is made of, but what it says, that makes it great! Truly a sad commentary on humanity, when war is at the top and art at the bottom of the list, of what world governments will finance. Great art can nullify war, if we want it to.
I’ve never seen the supermarket one! Thanks for posting these images along with the video. He offers such a great educational tool. What a beautiful way to begin hard conversations.
Liu Bolin returns to New York for his second solo exhibition, ON FIRE, at ELI KLEIN FINE ART NEW YORK
Opening April 30th
Private Reception with the artist: 6-9 PM
462 West Broadway
New York, NY 10012
Eli Klein Fine Art is proud to present Liu Bolin’s second solo exhibition at the gallery; this show
features his new photography and sculpture.
Since Liu Bolin was first exhibited at Eli Klein Fine Art in 2007, the artist’s popularity has exploded on the international arena. His message of political protest is understood throughout the world and bridges gaps in language and culture. His works have been communicated via emails, blogs, magazines and journals on a massive scale. Liu Bolin’s earlier Hiding in the City photography series, in which he paints himself into the urban landscape, was inspired by the Chinese government’s demolition of the Suo Jiacun Artist Village in Beijing in 2006. He drew attention to great landmarks in China, both old and modern, while
highlighting the lack of recognition which was paid to the citizens that built them. He portrayed the tragedy of the increasing insignificance of the individual in China as the government focused on presenting a modern commercial and industrial image. Rather than trying to fight, people attempted to hide and adapt to these forced changes.
Conversely, Liu Bolin’s newest sculptures rejoice in the new hope he has for humanity. His Burning Man and Burning Man Obama represent people’s anger and the subsequent desire for change in society. He celebrates people like President Obama who are “on fire,” unwilling to accept the world as it is today and trying to stand up for the true needs and concerns of the people.
Born in China’s Shandong province in 1973, Liu Bolin earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the
Shandong College of Arts and his Master of Fine Arts from the Central Academy of Fine Arts in
Beijing. His work has been exhibited throughout the world, including at the Today Art Museum in Beijing, the Museum on the Seam in Israel, the Berkshire Museum in Massachusetts, the Seoul Art Museum in Korea, and the Chicago Cultural Center in the United States.
These are all very moving pieces of artwork. And the message behind the whole thing is very important for everyone to try and understand.
Deae Sir,
Liu bolin”s paintings really inspired me.Ilike it much and I send it to my friends.I wish everyboby enjoy his paintings.thanks you.
zengying