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Dangerous Art of Li Wei

May 14th 2008 11:41
Chinese artist Li Wei

As reported on Hemmy.net Lei Wei is a contemporary artist from Beijing who produces gravity defying artwork depicting himself in impossible and dangerous situations.
Li Wei - Gravity defying basketball


His work is a mixture of performance art and photography that creates illusions of a sometimes dangerous reality.
Li Wei on building site. Mother and baby

Li Wei states that these images are not computer montages and works with the help of props such as mirror, metal wires, scaffolding and acrobatics.
Li Wei being pushed off a building


He admits that sometimes he is in real danger and people do worry about him.
Li Wei and woman stuck up tree




*These images used with permission from Damn Funny Pictures.
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