Chen Fei - Distanz Catalogue

A Cinematic Mind. A Rogue’s Imagination. A New Wave in Chinese Art. Step inside the wickedly funny, unapologetically bold world of Chen Fei, one of Beijing’s most electrifying contemporary artists. Known for blending dark humor, razor-sharp detail, and a love for all things cinematic, Chen Fei’s work marks a thrilling shift away from the avant-garde traditions of the ’80s and ’90s—ushering in a new era of storytelling in Chinese art. A former student at the Beijing Film Academy, Chen Fei grew up immersed in film culture—masterpieces, cult classics, B-movies, and everything in between. His obsession? The villains. The misfits. The antagonists who steal the scene. Inside this catalogue, you’ll find portraits of 202 iconic villains from 197 films, spanning from A Clockwork Orange to Ichi the Killer, The Shining, Kill Bill, Hard Candy, Bride of Chucky, and more. His brush turns the sinister into the strangely charming, transforming themes of anatomy, death, and the macabre into visual jokes—equal parts unsettling and irresistible. This beautifully produced 120-page volume (8.58" × 0.63" × 11.42") offers a vivid dive into Chen Fei’s imagination—one where beauty bores him, perfection is overrated, and the rogues always win. For the art lover who prefers edge over elegance, humor over harmony, and villains over heroes. Details  Hardcover  120 pages Dimension: 8.58in x 0.63in x 11.42in