Grotesque characters resembling plasticine dolls from childhood animations take centre stage in Yan Jingzhou’s paintings. These absurd yet joyful scenes feature a quirky protagonist known as “Buster,” who has yellow hair, a big nose, and oversized features. His bizarre adventures unfold like playful tales, rich with dark humour, irony, and a touch of crassness. Exemplifying the modern everyman trapped in the daily grind, Buster represents the bewilderment of a generation. “In any place where Buster is, nothing happens according to normal logic,” says Yan. “Everything is filled with humour and surprises!”

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