Friday 31 July 2015

Something about Remembering




I have never known Ai Weiwei until I started my course of PSEAD in UCA .When I saw the video this afternoon ,I had no idea because it was a bombshell for me .He is so multi-talented .Though out the documentary ,what impressed me most was <Remembering> .This issue will illustrate what the work represents and my own opinion about it .

Initially ,the work was to commemorate the victims of the victims of 5·12 Wenchuan earthquake in China and remember anyone who have suffered.Also ,it is in order to condemn the shoddy construction .Subsequently ,the mean of the Chinese words consist of multi-colour schoolbags is represent satire of government because of hiding the truth .Moreover ,the main purpose was to call on more and more people take part in maintenance of social justice .Of course ,it is just in my mind .


In my opinion, although it seems to be beneficial for people in some case, we should not neglect its drawback to individuals .For example, some people may lose faith in government and they might do any work with negative emotions, which cause social stop progress .In addition, there is no doubt that art have its own bottom line .So I believe that the exhibition of the wall full of school bags is enough to make government known own mistakes .In this regard, it is becoming better nowadays. In conclusion, Weiwei’s works are very meaningful especially in <Remembering>, but morality in our everyday life is more important to social justice.