Jane Zhang addresses criticism on "ugly" concert poster
16 Jun - Jane Zhang has recently decided to address the issue regarding her concert poster, following the backlash it received from fans.
As reported on Sohu, netizens recently criticised the poster of Jane's upcoming tour, "Chase", with many saying that the poster was "too ugly". It prompted a staff member to scold fans over the criticisms and a subsequent apology from Jane's studio for the staff's behaviour.
On 13 June, Jane decided to address the criticism against the poster, saying, "The tour is called "Chase." Electric light and flint symbolise speed, a speed I desire but have never quite reached. But there's another kind of speed. Quantity. Every single thing I've accomplished over the past 20 years is the speed I already possess."
"I used to have this habit of taking a picture of the veins in my eyes with my phone after pulling an all-nighter. The veins makeup effect on my eyes and forehead is what I wanted to do many years ago but never did. It is drawn by myself according to the real veins on my face. I guess it's "proof" of the effort I've put in over the past 20 years. Otherwise, how else could I have caught up to the person I am today?" she continued.
As for the poster, which many said to be "scary", Jane said that it was how she interpreted her 20-year career in the industry.
"Maybe I'm not someone with a strong sense of aesthetic "beauty" and it's totally okay if some people don't like it. I don't think the poster's direction is conventionally beautiful, but that doesn't stop me from thinking it's cool. After all, it represents 20 years of my journey.
Every single thing I've completed is a report card I earned with my heart. I still feel proud," she added.
However, Jane said that she did shoot a new poster as her fans' happiness still matters. At the same time, she will still keep the original version of the poster as an alternate.
(Photo Source: Jane IG, SINA)
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