Post-Standard Times

Type

Sculpture, Fiberglass, 2008

Artist

Gao Xiaowu (1976 - ), China

Location

Raffles City Chengdu Level 1, Main Office Lobby, China

This set of three smiling sculptures portrays officer workers. They look happy and may instantly appeal to the viewers but the artist intends to convey a deeper meaning. A certain helplessness of the office crowd: they have no choice but to bow and smile to everyone and to adopt a servile attitude.... all “standardised”.