World Expo

Mexico Pavilion

97 X 130 cm     ac     2010/9/10

The Mexico Pavilion features a Kite Forest above, combining colorful kites and green grass representing Mexico’s ideas of future urban life; as well as an underground museum showcasing elements of Mexico’s rich folk art masks, history and culture. In Mexico, kites represent people’s aspirations toward a better life. Because the kite originated in China, this is a common element that unites the Mexican and Chinese cultures, and represents the idea of flying and development.
 
Dr. Chen was very inspired by Mexico Pavilion and produced two paintings. One is called “The Mexican Sense of Color (97 X 130 cm)”, the other is “Mexican Pavilion(130 X 194 cm)”
 
In this painting, Dr. Chen selected many different masks to surround the catholic shrine in the center, with improvised abstract forms inspired by Mexican art scattered around. By adding a forest of kites to respond the outlook of the Pavilion Dr. Chen enjoyed a playful creation comparable to a child.