The “Cut and Substitute” series features Wu Wei's imperfect reconstruction of existing works in the form of a dictator who damages some of the images of famous Western classics and adds new elements. This idea can be understood as an expression of imperfect political issues in the world Wu Wei has lived in, although he did not explicitly express them. 

 

▲ Wu Wei / 伍伟 Section and Substitute-11 / 切面与替身-11 Paper, metal / 纸张、金属, 30 x 21 x 8 cm 2023, Photo by Chloe KIM▲ Wu Wei / 伍伟 Section and Substitute-16 / 切面与替身-16 Paper, metal / 纸张、金属,35 x 35 x 8 cm 2023, Photo by Chloe KIM.▲ Wu Wei / 伍伟 Section and Substitute-16 / 切面与替身-16 Paper, metal / 纸张、金属,35 x 35 x 8 cm 2023, Photo by Chloe KIM.▲ Wu Wei / 伍伟, Section and Substitute-8 / 切面与替身-8 Paper, metal / 纸张、金属, 39 x 39 x 9 cm 2023, Photo by Chloe KIM▲ Wu Wei / 伍伟, Section and Substitute-7 / 切面与替身-7 Paper, metal / 纸张、金属, 18 x 18 x 3 cm 2023, Photo by Chloe KIM.▲ Wu Wei / 伍伟, Section and Substitute-1 / 切面与替身-1 Paper, metal / 纸张、金属, 31 x 31 x 11 cm 2023, Photo by Chloe KIM.▲ Wu Wei / 伍伟 Stripes-5 / 斑纹-5 Paper on board / 木板上纸张 90 x 110 cm 2022, Photo by Chloe KIM.Sayart.net
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