Zhang Xu Zhan Drawings 張徐展繪圖

Zhang Xu Zhan, born in Taiwan in 1988, is an artist known for his expertise in crafting elaborate paper effigies. His creations span from opulent mansions and oversized paper dolls to intricate depictions of mythological animals and flowers. Zhang's artistic repertoire extends beyond paper art, as he is skilled in utilizing various mediums including animation, video art, experimental film, stop-motion paper doll techniques, and multi-channel video installations. His artistic practice encompasses a diverse range of artistic forms and expressions.

Zhang Xu Zhan Drawings consists of two hand-drawn sketches and forty-six digital sketches of Zhang’s animation video, Hsin Hsin Joss Paper Store Series—Room 004, Si So Mi. The primary materials documents backdrop setting and mouse choreography which reflect Zhang’s concept in the work. As for related materials in M+ Collection, it is 2020.285.

Zhang Xu Zhan Drawings was acquired by M+. M+ is committed to the preservation and to the arrangement and description of the Archive to the highest international standards. As sections of the archive are catalogued, they will be made available on the M+ Collections website.