In island6's first exhibition for 2013, the island6 art collective (Liu Dao 六岛) tempts you to tease the triggers of your instinct. Through its signature blend of video, animation, photography, sculpture, neon and LED animation, the collective breaks the static and plays with the endings of everyday tales amidst the oft-overlooked sights of Shanghai, from the top storeys of glamorous skyscrapers, to the rubble of crumbling construction zones.

On island6 we relish the chase and the fight. When it comes to survival in therugged terrain of the Big City, two clans have evolved: those that listen toinstinct and have the courage to saddle up with it, and those who tether it tothe wagon of “shoulds” and “musts” behind them. At a time when many people areputting down their bows and following the passive path of the herbivore -driven by the rational and traditional, we dare you to draw your bow taught,send instinct’s arrow flying and sink your teeth into a hunk of raw impulse andintuition, we think you’ll be well nourished by it!

Join us for the opening Thursday 24 January, 6-9pm.

island6 Arts Centre, 50 Moganshan Lu, Building 6, second floor