Exhibition of Zhou Brother’s paintings from 1992 to 2002
Zhou B Art Center
February to March 2007

The English word “reunion” comes from the French, “réunion”, which translates as “comingtogether”.  The Zhou Brothers demonstrate their interpretation of said term in this exhibition, featuring a series of works that have been showcased throughout the world in a variety of museum exhibitions and art fairs and have now been placed in a coherent space together.  

The Zhou Brothers selected these works to signify the different stages of development they have undergone throughout their career as two independent artists working in unison on literally every piece in order to cultivate their artistic skills. The works featured in this exhibition share many commonalities though they originated at very different periods in the artists’ career. Each work selected in this exhibition includes a strong autobiographical gesture driven by creativity. The Zhou Brothers create personal paintings, reminiscent of notes etched in a diary. Their works always maintain a sense of rhythm alluding to the musical nature of their art form. ShanZuo and DaHuang share an inherent connection, which becomes prevalent in their interaction with one another as they create works symbolizing their lust for life while incorporating movement, music, and dance into each artwork. 

The artworks created by the Zhou Brothers are a summation of their life experiences stemming from their difficult times in childhood and adolescence branching out to their achievement of an internationally renowned and highly acclaimed status over the past twenty-five years.         

Zhou Brother’s works demonstrate their personal development as well as the pleasure of painting. In creating works, ShanZuo and DaHuang are confronted with points of conflict and resolution, which culminate in an enhanced understanding of their painting process. The artists work together to overcome the challenges presented in their paintings in order to achieve a sense of coherency.  The artists maintain a commitment to constantly develop their minds and to translate that development into their works. Maybe the most accurate portrayal of the Zhou Brother’s connection is not the often mentioned “dream dialogue”, but rather a constant awakeness of the mind, as an intuition of reflections.

“Réunion” is a celebration of Zhou Brother’s works coming together, articulating pure energy and common sense.     

Alexandra Grimmer, 2007