Relentless

How blending in can help you stand out.

Beijing-based artist Liu Bolin really makes one wonder just how much Photoshop actually achieves.

The meticulous detail of his camouflage art somehow casts a shadow on all the computer-generated effects in the world, whilst making a powerful political statement. Seeing Liu Bolin blend in with often disquieting images of power, symbols of the state, or the state's notorious neglect - like decrepit ruins, anonymous fields or a prison courtyard, creates a human-shaped void of sorts.

Concentrating on finding the human figures in these compositions, would be an exercise in futility. Once uncovered, they appear lifeless and resigned, they have little to add to the picture.

And this is precisely the point. In his eery, fascinating approach Liu Bolin has constructed a powerful commentary on the state of his country and broader human rights issues.