Chinese artist Liu Bolin took to the streets after literally being made homeless by the Chinese government. Suojiacun, an artists village in northeastern Beijing was torn down during the Olympic redevelopment.
A Liu Bolin interview with WhiteHot Magazine talking about his motivation for this unusual form of protest can be found here
With the help of assistants Bolin has achieved a Metal Gear Solid 4 optic-camo level of camouflage by painting himself to blend in with the environment. In a series heās called Hiding In The City, Bolin disappears into the urban landscapes of various cities. His photos havenāt been touched by Photoshop and thereās no camera trickery involved. The true meaning of his his art is up for interpretation, but if the first photo hasnāt rattled your bones, you must have the eyes of a hawk.
