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China is here, Mr. Burton

by Andy Ritchie
Shen Shaomin at Gallery Wendi Norris September 4th, 2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Posted 9/13/08

Wendi Norris and Raman Frey pushed Manifest Destiny West till they hit East-now that's a lesson in perseverance. Their exhibition of Chinese artist Shen Shaomin densely merges familiarity with transcendence in a searing solo show, earning it standout status from the current environment of group shows panting from China Fever (Berkeley Art Museum and Elins Eagles, for example). Before I get archaeological on Shen's work, I'd like to offer a word of warning: there's more information radiating from thi... [more]