Muchen and Shao Yinong's practice reflects on the social and political implications of the rapid transformations of China.
Muchen was born in 1970, Liaoning, China and Shao Yinong was born in 1961, Qinghai, China. They both currently live and work in Beijing, China. The artist duo began their work with photography, but has recently explored other mediums such as installation and sculpture.
Their practice reflects on the social and political implications of the rapid transformations of China. As they examine the memories of both collective and individuals, they are able to explore the dichotomies of both reality and representation, producing pieces that are nostalgic, dream-like and provocative.