Tang Shuo Chinese, b. 1987
180 x 120 x 3 cm
Tang Shuo takes on an unprecedented artistic quest, striving to breathe life into these characters and unveil the captivating tales that surround them. Born in 1987, he spent over a decade in the economically challenged village, where stories transformed it into a micro-society.
"Suicide" explores a tragic tale of a mentally ill villager, possibly triggered by heartbreak or hereditary factors. Relying on psychiatric medications, he remained unemployed but notably overweight. In 2023, he tragically took his own life, prompting the artist to ponder the factors behind this decision. Overwhelmed by loneliness and unable to adapt to the modern world, he succumbed to inner turmoil, seeking liberation from his suffering.