DSL Magazine: Issue 13

34 The phoenix always rises from its ashes, or from its rubble (in this case). Introspection is required before reconstructive scaffolding. Xu Zhen's 2009 installation Calm moves ever so subtly. The rubble responds to the mechanics of the invisible fluids of the water mattress on which it is placed. The roar intrigues and alerts the viewer to the next explosive awakening.