Invisible Man artist pays personal tribute to 911 victims as he blends into the surroundings in front of Freedom Tower




An artist known as the Invisible Man strikes again as he blends into his surroundings at Ground Zero.

Liu Bolin, from China, painted himself from head-to-toe to become suitably camouflaged in front of Freedom Tower, where the Twin Towers once stood, in New York.

The work is dedicated to the memory of those killed in America's worst terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

Invisible man: Chinese artist Liu Bolin, painted from head-to-toe, stands suitably camouflaged in front of Freedom Tower, where the Twin Towers once stood, in New York. Hiding In New York, his latest exhibition, has just opened at the Eli Klein Gallery in the city

Memorial: In this work called Tiles For America, Liu blends into a wall paying tribute to those who lost their lives on 911

Blink and you'll miss him: Liu stands in front of shelves heaving with toy pandas

Hiding In New York, his latest exhibition, has just opened at the Eli Klein Gallery in the city.

A gallery spokesman said: 'The newest releases show different perspectives on the legacy of September 11.

'The composition of Ground Zero is serene; its colours are quiet and subdued.

'The new Freedom Tower appears barely visible through the fog, its shadowy presence reflecting our trepidation about recovering from the trauma of the event.

'The photograph denotes our cautious, slow process of healing while also preserving memory of the trauma.'

Personal shopper: In a piece appropriately called Supermarket, Liu blends in with brands including Pepsi and Coca-Cola

Fashion conscious: This work is called Jean-Paul Gaultier as a tribute to the French designer's trademark striped tops

A model poses for Liu in this piece called Missoni. The artist claims his work makes a statement about his place in society

Other works displayed in Liu's fourth solo exhibition include the artist camouflaged in front of panda toys; standing in the Yellow River in China; and hiding in a supermarket surrounded by Coca-Cola bottles and other top brands.

Previous work has included him blending into an iconic red British telehpone box and standing attention next to a cannon.

Liu claims his art makes a statement about his place in society and sees himself as an outsider whose artistic efforts are not appreciated, especially in his home country.

He has previously said: 'Some people call me the invisible man, but for me it's what is not seen in a picture which is really what tells the story.

'After graduating from school I couldn't find suitable work and I felt there was no place for me in society.

'I experienced the dark side of society, without social relations, and had a feeling that no one cared about me, I felt myself unnecessary in this world.

'From that time, my attitude turned from dependence into revolting against the system.'

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'Info Port': Liu sees himself as an outsider whose artistic efforts are not appreciated, especially in his home country

Liu and another artist pose in this work called Valentino, named after the Italian designer who specialises in floor-length crimson dresses

La mode: A model helps Liu in this tribute to French fashion house Lavin

Riposte to a rapidly growing society: This work, called Yellow River, uses environmental damage as its focal point











