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The End And Rebirth of Tradition In Chinese Scenography

China is now facing the unprecedented changes and influences of globalization. In the conflict between the traditional and the modern, how to re-evaluate historical heritage and explore new styles under present circumstances is a question that we must answer.

Exhibiting artists / ateliers

• Jiangtao Luo

* 1963, Chengqing
Education: Graduated from The Central Academy of Drama Beijing and Stugartt Arts College
Teaching activities: Teaching in The Central Academy of Drama Beijing from 1997 to now


Exhibiting works

• Qihong Guo: Doueryuan (The Injustice of Douer), Heibei Traditional Opera Troupe 2005, Director: Chunlan Xu, , Yaohui Hu - Lighting Design
• Dianjie Xue

* 1937, Liaoning Province
Additional information: Stage designer at the Central Experimental Theatre in Beijing, professor at the Central Academy of Drama. He exhibited at PQ in 1987, 1991; in 1987 he received a honourary award.

Exhibiting works

• Yan Mo: Our Jinke (Our Jinke), (Shenyang Drama Troupe And Air Army Drama Troupe), 2006, Director: Xiangming Wang, , Hongdi Chen - Lighting Design, Ling Lin - Lighting Design
• Yuansheng Liu

* 1942, Shanghai
Specialization: teacher, set designer
Additional information: Born 1942 in Shanghai. Deputy Dean of the Department of Stage Design at the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing. Professor. Honourary award at the 1987 Prague Quadrennial. Information from catalogue 1999: He graduated from Central Academy of Drama and currently teaches in the Central Academy of Drama. In 1987, 1991 and 1995, he participated in the PQ.

Exhibiting works

• Sheng Hong: Changshengdian (The Palace of Eternal Youth), Shanghai Kunqu Juyuan (Shanghai Kun Opera Theatre), 2006, Director: Qijing Cao, ,
• Lihe Xiao

Shanghai
Education: Graduated From Shanghai theatre Academy and Yale Drama School
Teaching activities: Teaching in Shanghai Theatre Academy from 1988 to 1998


Exhibiting works

• Shangren Kong: Taohuashan (Blossom Fan), Jiansu Kunqu Juyuan (Jiangsu Kun Opera Theatre), 2006, Director: Qingxin Tian, ,
• Benyi Zhou

Jiangsu Province
Additional information: Born in 1931 in the Jiangsu province. He is chief of the Stage Design Department at the Shanghai Theatrical Academy.

Exhibiting works

• Huaizhen Luo: Dianqi (Pawn Wife), Ningbo Yungju Tuan (Ningbo Yung Opera Company), 2002, Director: Qijing Cao, , Xin Xing - Lighting Design
• Lvwei Wang

Specialization: set designer
Education: Graduated fron Shanghai Theatre Acedemy
Participation in other important exhibitions: World Stage Design 2009 (WSD 2009)


Exhibiting works

• Peigong Wang: Baimenliu (Baimenliu), Guangzhou Huajutuan (Guangzhou Drama Troupe), 2004, Director: Yansong Wang, ,
• Liming Yi

Hunan Province
Education: Graduated From The Central Academy of Drama Beijing


Exhibiting works

• Yu Cao: Beijingren (The People of Beijing), Beijing Renmin Yishu Juyuan (Beijing people's Arts Theatre), 2006, Director: Liuyi Li, ,
• Gao Guangjian

Tianjing
Additional information: Born in 1961 in Tianjing. He graduated from the Central Academy of Drama and currently operates as a stage designer in the Central Theatre of Opera and Ballet.

Exhibiting works

• Xiaosheng Liang: (Gambling Life), (Shanghai Opera Theatre), 2004, Director: Xingyi Chen, ,
• Chengbin Che

Harbin, Heilongjiang Province


Exhibiting works

• Lianbin Che: (Dance on The Big River), Herbin Drama Theatre 2005, Director: Lianbin Che, ,
• Yongyin Huang

Xiamen
Education: Graduated Fujian Arts School


Exhibiting works

• Renjie Wang: Dongsheng Yu Lishi (Scholar Dong and Lady Li), (Fujian Liyuan Opera Experimental Troupe), 2004, Director: Ang Lu, , Hongen Lin - Lighting Design, Zhaoping Su - Lighting Design, Zhibing Lin - Stage Design
• Zhengping Zhou

Zhejiang Province
Specialization: lighting designer
Participation in other important exhibitions: World Stage Design 2009 (WSD 2009)
Additional information: Lighting designer at the Zhejiang Institute of Art Research.
• Qiao Ji

Shanghai
Specialization: set designer
Education: Graduated from the Shanghai Theatre Academy
Collaboration with theatres: The Drama Art Center in Guangzhou
Participation in other important exhibitions: World Stage Design 2009 (WSD 2009)
Continuing collaboration with directors: Xinyi chen
Additional information: Research Institute of Art in Guangzhou, vice-president of the Chinese Institute of Scenography.

Exhibiting works

• Weiqing Wu: ( Merchant of The Thirteen Firm), Guangdong Drama troupe 2004, Director: Jiana Wang, , Yi Liu, , Jiayu Pan - Lighting Design
• Jingang Mao

Tianjin
Education: Graduated from Huabei University
Additional information: Born 1932 in Tienjin. Director general of the Youth Art Theatre of China, teaches at the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing. He also works at the Chinese Institute of Stage Design.

Exhibiting works

• Baoxuan Yao, Zhong Wei: (Autumn Day), (Shanxi Drama Theatre), 2004, Director: Rong Chen, , MingZhe Zha, , Weidong Lu - Lighting Design, Xiaolin You - Lighting Design
• Long Yan

Wuhan
Additional information: Born 1963 in Wuhan. Stage designer at the Central Experimental Theatre, professor at the Central Academy of Drama.

Exhibiting works

• Jianqiu Chen: (Idol and Man), (Beijing Arts Create Centre), 2003, Director: Liuyi Li, ,
• Qinghua Zheng

Hebei Province


Exhibiting works

• Jiahe Chen: (Man's Shadow), (Tangshan Tan Opera Troupe), 2002, Director: Xuewen Guo, ,
• Xinglin Liu

* 1953, Shanxi Province
Specialization: set designer
Education: Graduated from the Central Academy of Drama, Beijing
Collaboration with theatres: National Centre For Performing Arts In Beijing
Teaching activities: Central Academy of Drama since 1989
Participation in other important exhibitions: World Stage Design 2009 (WSD 2009) / World Stage Design 2013 (WSD2013).
Continuing collaboration with directors: Liuyi  Li
Awards: Gold Award for Set Design at World Stage Design 2009 (WSD2009) / Shortlisted for Set Design Award, World Stage Design 2013 (WSD 2013).
Additional information: Currently a professor at the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing, Vice-president of the Chinese Institute of Scenography. Chairman of the China Centre of OISTAT.

Exhibiting works

• Xidong Gu: (Lu Yiu and Tang wan), Zhejiang Xiaobaihua Yuejutuan (Zhejiang Xiaobaihua Yue Opera Troupe), 2003, Director: Xiaoqing Yang, ,
• Peiru Miao

Beijing
Specialization: set designer
Education: Graduated from the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing
Participation in other important exhibitions: World Stage Design 2009 (WSD 2009)
Additional information: Stage designer at the China National Theatre for Children, Beijing. Vice-president of the Chinese Institute of Scenography.

Exhibiting works

• Lin Liu: Mulan Shipian (The Poem of Mulan), (Henan Opera and Dance Theatre), 2004, Director: Mukun Gao, , Xiaolan Sha - Lighting Design
• Sheng Han

Hebei Province
Specialization: set designer
Education: Graduated from the Shanghai Theatre Academy
Teaching activities: Professor at the Shanghai Theatre Institute
Participation in other important exhibitions: World Stage Design 2009 (WSD 2009)
Additional information: President and professor at the Shanghai Theatre Academy. Vice-president of the Chinese Institute of Scenography. Exhibited at PQ in 1987.

Exhibiting works

• Lusheng Cao: (Peony Pavilion), (Jiangxi Teacher Training College), 2003, Director: Weiwei Tong, , Tianfu Yi - Lighting Design