Li Wei is a modern artist from Bejing (China). His work is a mixture of performance art and photography that creates illusions of a sometimes dangerous reality. Sometimes it seems that gravity doesn't work in his world. Just take a look at these amazing photos (click image for higher resolution).
This work is 37 year old. It was successful all over the world and has been awarded at many exhibitions.
Li Wei sees his art as a mission to set the scene for the perfect photograph and a perfect performance.
He specialises in creating the illusion of dangerous reality.
The artist employs a mix of acrobatics.
Li Wei admits sometimes he is in real danger.
The 'jumper' says he aims to go as high as possible with his work.
Here he appears buried in the ground. The artist says people do get a little worried about him.
Learn more about the artist here.
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