I can barely remember what I did last month, let alone the
one before it. Consider trying to recall every single month of your life so far
and encapsulating it in a picture. Well that’s exactly what Chinese artist,
Song Dong, spent a year doing at the Asia Art Archive in Hong Kong. He created
a separate illustration for each of the 432 months he had spent on the earth,
accompanied by a short essay. These prints were copied and bound into 36 annual
calendars to correlate with the life of the 36 year old Song Dong.
However Mr Dong’s project did not end here: on the 21st
January, he invited over 400 members of the public to edit his illustrations,
as they saw fit, to match their own interpretation. Copies of the calendar were
placed on 432 desks where the public could add their own memories and add
another layer of historical perspective. Song Dong’s project was already vast,
but with the addition of public participation, this was art on a mass scale.For
all of the original altered illustrations that do not get displayed in the Asia
Art Archive and other galleries, it is necessary to preserve them in the
appropriate manner. This event was history in the making with hundreds of
unique pieces created in the blink of eye. Here at Cube Fine Art Services, we
recognise the individuality of each artistic creation and endeavour to tailor
storage to their bespoke needs.
Whether it be Song Dong’s artistic creations, the altered
public versions or your own artwork which holds a sentimental value, we are
happy to store it for you. Our state of the art climate controlled facilities
prevent premature ageing and protect the timeless quality of your artwork. So
why not create your own calendar timeline today and store it with us here at
Cube Fine Art Services. Contact us for more information.
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