20世纪90年代对方力钧艺术的误读

Misinterpretations of Fang Lijun's Art in 1990s

20世纪90年代初期,方力钧的艺术蜚声国际,然而,由于当时尚处于改革开放的初始阶段,东西方存在着长期的隔阂与误解,所以,国内外对于方力钧艺术一直存在着误读现象。国外评论者认为,他的艺术代表着与主流意识的对抗;国内评论者认为,他的艺术是后殖民主义的象征。这种结果导致方力钧虽然在国际重要展览中大受好评,但是艺术家真实的声音一直淹没在特定的历史时期。实质上方力钧的艺术是立足于对中国现实问题的思考,特别是反映了20世纪90年代普遍存在而又容易被人们忽视的社会问题,更为真实地记录了那个年代处于体制转型时期的历史。

Early in 1990s,Fang Lijun earned great fame in art around the globe.However,since it was the beginning of reform and opening-up at that time,and there was a long-term gap and misunderstanding betwwen the East and the West,Mr.Fang＇s art style was misinterpreted both at home and abroad.It was regarded as a form of conflict with the mainstream ideology abroad,and a symbol of post-colonialism at home,This misinterpretation resulted in the tact that he was highly praised in international exhibitions,but his voice was given no notice in those days.As a matter of fact,his art is rooted on his reflections of the specific situation in China,particularly the social problems that were noticeable in China at that time and yet neglected by people,giving a truthful account of that historical period when the system was undergoing transformation.