Art Print 'Smooth Ride'

" created by Shanghai-based artist Nini Sum and hand-printed by IdleBeats – one of the first screen printing studios in Shanghai.

The difference of scale between the hand and bike reflects the artist’s style combining the real and surreal. The classic 1980s China-style bicycle also brings the memory of the old days back. An important part of this artwork is to express the idea of environmental protection and the importance of a healthy lifestyle. The world nowadays is facing serious pollution and energy issues; rapidly increasing cars are making the world become smaller, the sky darker, and people lazier and more unhealthy. Riding bikes rather than driving cars is an environmentally conscious way to save energy, reduce pollution and also exercise. For being friends with the earth, the back-to-natural lifestyle is definitely worth trying."

- Intro of the art work for <40 under 40> exhibition at EXPO 2010 Shanghai.