The blending of animals and humans is something that's been featured in art from all over the world for thousands of years. In some ways, the sculptures of Liu Xue follow closely in this tradition. Xue's sculptures take these mythical beings down a notch and present them in a way that's equal parts vulnerable, humorous, and grotesque. They're also unflinchingly lifelike, and show the human form at its less-than-idealized state. The result lands somewhere squarely in the uncomfortable place where we aren't sure whether to laugh, recoil, or sympathize with these strange creatures. Liu Xue Liu Xue Liu Xue The...