Sun Xun (born 1980) is a Chinese artist who works across many mediums including but not limited to acrylic, ink, pastel, traditional animation, and many forms of printmaking like woodcut.
(4), (5) His major animation works include: "Some Actions Which Haven't Been Defined yet in the Revolution"(2011), "Clown's Revolution"(2010), "Beyond-ism"(2010), "21 KE (21 GRAMS)"(2010), "People's Republic of Zoo"(2009), "New China"(2008), "Coal Spell"(2008), "Requiem"(2007), "Heroes No Longer"(2007), "Lie"(2006), "Mythos"(2006), "Lie of Magician"(2005), "A War About Chinese Words"(2005).
(6) He produces a variety of different artworks that range from hand drawn conceptual animations to large scale experimental ink paintings.
Sun has been quoted saying that he "want[s] to make fun of peoples failings", as modern history is only a small fragment in the grand scheme of time, and countries and politicians have a sense of importance.
Sun Xun is largely inspired by his travels, and sees his work no longer confined to the politics of China.
[2] In July 2018, Sun Xun displayed a 40 meter long mixed media drawing on bark paper at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia.
The piece is a mix of hand drawn animals, insects, and fish painted in ink and UV-A light.
The imagery is displayed to connect to a childlike imagination when looking up at the sky, leaving the viewer to decide their own meaning based on personal experience.