The British Museum
In 'The Future is Bright, But...'(2000), Pu expresses an optimism about the impact of economic development
on China's western regions that is tempered by environmental concerns.
The Future
The ancient pictograms of stars, arrows, wheels, etc. (shown right, top) symbolise high technology.
Those for trees (middle) highlight the importance of environmental protection.
The patches of bright colour, as used in folk paintings, are a reminder of the need to protect traditional culture.
The pictogram of a fallen banner (bottom) suggest uncertainty, but the prevailing colour is gold, to express optimism.
The Future
The ancient pictograms of stars, arrows, wheels, etc. (shown right, top) symbolise high technology.
Those for trees (middle) highlight the importance of environmental protection.
The patches of bright colour, as used in folk paintings, are a reminder of the need to protect traditional culture.
The pictogram of a fallen banner (bottom) suggest uncertainty, but the prevailing colour is gold, to express optimism.