Find Cai Guo-Qiang and read his biography. Other links will lead you to slideshows and interviews with the artist. Then watch the video clips before answering the following discussion question:
In an interview, Cai has said, “From early on, very early on, I understood that art is not about what you say. It’s about these other things that you don’t say.”
Use Cai’s statement to discuss his work and working process. You may use images to help illustrate your points.
www.art21.org/artists/cai-guo-qiang