“In Praise of Soils” brings visitors into inherent RAW SOIL丨生土礼赞

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Earth, ordinary but indispensable, provides nourishment for plants and vegetables for humans, as well as an important component in building materials. The first large-scale exhibition on raw soil in Shanghai, “In Praise of Soils” officially opened at the Shanghai Pearl Art Museum. Through tactile, auditory, and olfactory sensory experiences, it allows you to reacquaint the most familiar yet unfamiliar "soil". Let's go appreciate the beauty of the fusion of soil and art.

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“In Praise of Soils”, Shanghai's first major soil-themed exhibition has been started at the Pearl Art Museum.

Through 5 chapters the exhibition presents a range of art forms including installations, models, specimens, experiments, videos and paintings. It offers audiences a novel experience of art popularization, green innovation and interactive participation. Within this sensory experience that can be observed, heard, smelled and touched, attendees can rediscover the wonders of soil and broaden their perspectives to see the world anew.

The audience said it was a great exhibition. An audience told us:" The material is from earth, so it's logical to start from what nature offers to us. Good things from environment are also good things from art. Because we can create from nature, we see that we don't have to introduce the artificial materials. I think we have to do it and we can do that. And I am an art teacher in the French school, I will transmit it to my students."

One of the sculptures shaped like a residential building. The artist created the artwork with clay reveals a certain contradiction of inherent soil showcasing the qualities of softness and hardness, fragility and strength conveying the healing power of nature.

The artist Shao Lei said:" In the real life, it is often associated with tension and fast-paced environments including the current living conditions and activities of people. Through my dialogue with clay, I find a sense of comfort and relaxation.I use this material to convey my ideasaiming to create a feeling of vulnerability and tranquility."

Over 100 exhibits in 32 groups created by 6 domestic and overseas artists presenting a new exploration and practice of the soil integrates scientific research with artistic creation. Starting from redefining the concept of "soil" to fully utilizing its potential, it explores sustainable development models and seeks a positive and balanced relationship among technology, humanity, and nature.

The exhibition will be on display until March 17th 2024. Visitors can go to the Shanghai Pearl Art Museum to learn more.

In Praise of Soils

Dates:2023.12.16—2024.03.17

Venue:Pearl Art Museum (8F, Aegean Place, No. 1588 Wuzhong Road, Shanghai, China)

Hours:Closed Monday

Tuesday—Friday, Sunday 10:00—19:00 (Last admission 18:00)

Saturday 10:00—22:00 (Last admission 21:00)

上海首个大型生土主题展——“生土礼赞”在上海明珠美术馆开幕。

通过5个篇章，展览以多种艺术形式，包含了装置、模型、标本、实验、影像、绘画等，带给观众艺术科普、绿色创新、互动体验的新奇感受。在这场可观察、可聆听、可嗅闻、可触摸的体验中，观众可以重新发现土的奥妙，开拓视野看世界。

观众们表示这是个很好的展览。一位观众告诉记者：“材料都来自于土壤，所以从自然给予的部分开始很合理。环境的恩赐，也是艺术的馈赠。我们能从大自然中进行创造，便不必引入人造材料。我认为我们必须这么做，也能够做到这一点。另外，我是一所法国学校的艺术老师，我也将把这一理念传授给我的学生。”

其中一组立体作品，其形状类似集体住宅。艺术家以粘土为材料进行创作，揭示了土内在的某种矛盾：柔软与坚硬、脆弱与坚强，传达大自然的治愈力量。

艺术家邵磊表示，现实生活就是看到可能是一种紧张、快节奏的（态势），包括当下的居住环境、生活活动。他在与粘土对话中，会找到一种舒适放松的感受。他想要通过这种材料去传递他的想法，试图创造一种脆弱且失意、平静的感受。

通过6位中外艺术家、32组百余件展品，呈现土的全新探索与实践、将科学研究与艺术创作融合呈现。从重新认识“土”，到充分利用“土”，挖掘可持续发展模式，在科技、人文与自然之间寻求积极而平衡的关系。

展览将展出至2024年3月17日，感兴趣的市民可以前往上海明珠美术馆参观了解。

展览信息

生土礼赞

展览日期：2023年12月16日—2024年3月17日

展览地点：明珠美术馆（上海市闵行区吴中路1588号爱琴海购物中心8楼）

参观时间：

每周一闭馆

周二至周五、周日10:00—19:00（18:00停止入场）；

周六10:00—22:00（21:00停止入场）

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Reported by Su Nan and Li Xiaokang

Partly sourced from : Shanghai P earl Art Museum

Edited by Sheng Yi