Li Tao
1971 Born in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China
1995 Graduated from Oil Painting Dpt. Of Henan University, Kaifeng with a B. A.
1998 Graduated from Printmaking Dpt. of Hubei Academy of Fine Arts, Wuhan with an M.A
He currently lives and works in Beijing.
Li Tao explores mixed materials, media, and experiences. Through the combination and collision of various materials (wood, aluminum, iron, wax, to name a few) beyond the conventional, the optical and visual changes are explored. Contrary to the concept of traditional 3D sculpture, Li Tao’s works have a certain degree of planarity, but at the same time, a multi-layered depth. Moreover, as opposed to conventional standards, Li Tao pays more attention to the relationship between works and space. He would use the whole space as a canvas to construct his works, enhance them with more possibilities in a spatial presentation. He attempts to offset and eliminate tangible feelings of traditional sculpture to form a spontaneous combination of his ideologies with a new environment.
ARTWORKS
Iron, GRG, polystyrene
191.5 x 98 x 71 cm
2021
GRG, paint on iron, color on wood
Variable Sizes
2020
GRG, iron, wood, and ready made objects
125 x 95 x 12 cm
2020
GRG, iron, wood
55 x 200 x 55 cm
2020
GRG, iron, wood
Variable Sizes
2020
Acrylic and paint on canvas
200 x 270 cm
2020
GRG, iron, wood
Variable Sizes
2020
GRG, iron, wood
Variable Sizes
2020
GRG, Iron
60 x 38.5 x 7 cm
2020
Iron, hard wood, acrylic, POM plate, fluorine plate, stainless steel
121 x 58 x 69 cm
2019
mixed media
160 x 71.5 x 22 cm
2018
Aluminum, mixed media
222 x 19.8 x 19.8 cm + 99.3 x 99.3 cm
2012
Steel, acrylic, barbedwire, glass, resin
210 x 125 x 15 cm
2024
Iron, plexiglass
66 x 22 x 22 cm
2024
Iron, plexiglass, acrylic
93 x 35 x 35 cm
2024
Iron, plexiglass, steel cord, acrylic
92 x 30 x 30 cm
2024
Stainless steel, iron, fluorocarbon paint, acrylic, resin, LED
21 x 18 x 2 cm + 54 x 13.5 x 48 cm
2024
Iron, brick, PVC, UV printing, synthetic fiber
83 x 35 x 5.7 cm
2024
Iron, brick, PVC, cotton cloth, fluorocarbon paint, UV printing
114 x 55 x 13 cm
2024
Iron, brick, PVC, stainless steel, fluorocarbon paint, synthetic leather, synthetic fiber, UV printing
98 x 42 x 17 cm
2024
Exhibitions
Bank: Li Tao New Works
2024.05.26 – 2024.07.24
Pengzhou Bubble — Li Tao New Works
2020.11.29 – 2021.02.28
Publications
Li Tao
Li Tao
Selected Articles
Form and its Exterior
by Lu Mingjun
