The residency in Beijing gave me the opportunity to immerse myself into the Chinese use of colour. In the 2nd and 4th centuries the notion of 'Colour harmony' was developed by the Chinese and meant an orientation towards five basic colours. The use of colour in Modern day Beijing is less adhering to such a chromatic system and is eclectic in its sampling of western influence but also the developing open market. Shop signs scream out there products through clashing complimentary colours mounted on plastic. The palette of choice amongst artists however seems to be soft washed colours reminiscent of the 1950's cigarette advertising and propaganda posters.

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