Excerpt from Pace Beijing's press release provided by Liu Jianhua:

'Beginning in 2008, Liu Jianhua started to shift the theoretical focus of his artistic creation away from sociological interpretations and towards the development of his own unique conception of what he refers to as “quiet aesthetics.” In his recent work, the artist avoids the distracting noise of a superficial reality, watching calmly and rethinking thoroughly his view of society, the cultural environment and the human spirit from a distance.

This exhibition will include two new sets of Liu Jianhua’s recent work, Untitled 2012 and 1.2 Meters. The works feature a daring materiality designed to deliver a new visual experience to the audience. Through these innovations in materials, the artist seeks to elicit a different interpretation from viewers than what is the customary response to other installation work. In Untitled 2012, Yingqing (Shadow Blue) antique dishes and Qinghua (Blue and White) porcelain are intentionally mixed together to create subtle nuances, implying the possibility of an objective judgement and recognition gained from daily observation. Our everyday perception has been skilfully transformed into a philosophical inquiry, with sculptural functionality serving as epistemological metaphor. [...]
 
The era of information overload also poses the threat of cultural homogenization. In response to the pervasive current psychological state of people, trapped in an unthinking addiction to rapid development and technological innovation, Liu Jianhua tries to awaken a traditional spirit through his artistic creation. He provides a kind of reflection and introspection that is independent of any popular value and interest, a re-interpretation of individuality and spirituality in contemporary times.'