XIE TAO



  • Decay
  • Reflective sheeting
  • Traces of Silence
  • The city of ruins
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Base Jul 2022
Expressions from Within
In the history of culture, countless cities have been constructed. 
We belong to the urban culture, yet we are merely transient passersby.
Destruction implies disappearance and annihilation. However, destruction is one aspect of it, and it is an inevitable part of human 

Main Concept
Cement serves as the foundation of the modern urban construction, symbolizing and representing the essence of modern cities. It is 
a game of building and contestation, portraying our truest reflection of urban culture. In each unique city, shaped by multiple influences 
such as geography, history, politics, economy, etc, we construct a diverse and overlapping spatial culture.
The processes of construction and destruction coexist and interrelate, exploring the temporal concepts of synchronicity and diachronic 
in urban development while emphasizing the cyclical nature of urban growth. The participation of the public in the installation becomes 
an integral part of this artistic experience, reinforcing the idea of actively shaping the city and its destiny.




Name: BASE
Gener: Sound installation
Dimensions: 90 cm*90 cm*100 cm
Materials: Blended cement, Cement block for plastering,Granulate white Brecciolino, Speaker, Motor, Reciprocator.
Year of creation: 2023

The sound installation and interactive space require a total reserved area of 3000cm*3000cm for optimal display. On the left (or right) side of the installation, a 220V power line is required to connect the internal mechanical structure.

Before creating the installation, we visited a ruin in Milan. We experienced the decay, memories, destruction, and cycles of the city within the ruins. We took photographs to gather inspiration and recorded audio that would be played through the speakers in the installation.
Xie Tao.Digital Media Artist.