SONG Tao The floor 2003 Approximately 430 wooden parquets, approximately 3000 photos, crystal floor paint, white P1 paper, etc., The photos are RC Glossy Photo Paper No. 3 and Black-and-White hand printing, Current exhibition size:930×240×2.2cm, Single parquet size:60×13×2cm| code: STf01 / id:475

With 3000 black and white photos, the floor portrays a multifarious and strange aspect of city life rooted in a strong sense of daily rituals. It is in many ways a perfect epitome of city life, presenting the visitors with all kinds of different life styles. The black and white images, themselves both monotonous and boring, symbolize the boredom and helplessness of everyday repetition. The 3000 photos reveal various aspects of daily life. When leaning down, the visitors can view more closely and touch the work, where as when standing up, they seem to keep “life” under their feet. It can be said that on one hand, The Floor shows the obsession, sensitivity, and impulse involved in our daily lives. While on the other hand, it also shows a certain sense of disdainfulness. It seems that the artist tramples over life as if it were shit, while simultaneously observing the shit under a microscope, ultimately thrilled over what he has observed. Somewhat like a biologist, the artist collects and organizes samples, make records, files and then exhibit them. Just as Song Tao says, “life is the greatest thing”, no matter how you happen look at it, up or down.

Shanghart Taopu
Group Exhibition MadeIn Company  SHAO Yi  SHI Qing  TANG Maohong  XIANG Liqing  YANG Fudong  YANG Zhenzhong  ZHANG Ding  SHEN Fan  etc, ShanghART Taopu, Shanghai

Jan 01, 2010 -Dec 31, 2012

THE FLOOR - life is wonderful , Song Tao Solo Exhibition
Solo Exhibition SONG Tao ShanghART Gallery, Shanghai

Sep 12, 2003 -Sep 27, 2003

STf02

The floor