ai weiwei hangs bamboo + paper kite creatures in paris’ le bon marché department store

the large creatures are suspended from the ceiling to be viewed from multiple vantage points

the atriums showcase three-dimensional interpretations of shan hai jing woodcuts

the large scale bamboo and paper objects bring the original mythological forms to life

the storefront display cases of le bon marché are transformed into stages for mythological storytelling

the exterior pieces offer a prelude to the works displayed inside the department store

the works feature symbolism from various art movements and the artists own oeuvre

ai weiwei selected bamboo kite making as his language of expression