The Silk Road : A Zhou Brother’s Mural
On February 8, 2007, at a benefit reception for Silk Road Theatre Project held in Pierce Hall at The Historic Chicago Temple Building, a major new work of art was unveiled: a 20’ x 6’ mural entitled The Silk Road. The mural was painted by the world renowned Zhou Brothers and was gifted to Silk Road Theatre Project. Appraised at a value of $250,000, The Silk Road is on permanent display in Pierce Hall.
'The Silk Road' - mixed media 20’ x 6’, 2007
About the Zhou Brothers
The Zhou Brothers, Shan Zhuo and DaHuang Zhou, are two of the most accomplished contemporary artists in the world today renowned for their unique collaborative work process. They always work together on their paintings, performances, sculptures, prints, often communicating without words in a so-called dream dialogue. Their thinking, aesthetic, and creativity are a symbiosis of Eastern and Western philosophy, art, and literature that informed their development since early childhood. Their indomitable spirit allowed them to leave behind their brilliant success in China, where they were hailed as national heroes for their early work, to step onto the world stage.
The Zhou Brothers were born in China 1952 and 1957 respectively. They studied drama and painting at the University of Shanghai from 1978 to 1982 and the National Academy for Arts and Crafts in Beijing from 1983 to 1984 where they received their Master's of Fine Arts. During the 1980s, they were recognized as leaders of the contemporary art movement in China. Realizing that the political and cultural landscape at that time would not allow them to expand their careers, an invitation to exhibit in Chicago in 1986 presented a timely opportunity to make the transition onto an international stage. The Zhou Brothers have consequently maintained their home and studios in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood while actively exhibiting their work nationally and abroad.
For further information about the Zhou Brothers please visit www.zhoub.com.
