Qiu Zhijie. An artist I'd like to learn more about

An Asian Studies conference is coming up in Colorado. I am presenting on the changing definition of appropriation, and how Asian artists are, in their own way, modifying notions of cultural appropriation through their art. With all the political baggage that goes along with Chinese artists, though, I am having a hard time finding Chinese artists that comfortably fit in with what I am going to talk about. Basically, I am looking for artists who demonstrate a proficient understanding of Eastern and Western art and culture, and use that understanding to enrich their art. Understandin Chinese art and artists is complicated by Tianamen Square/ dissidents/ anti-academic/ communism/ etc. Someone may consider themselves Chinese, but have not exhibited or lived in Chinese since getting the boot in 1989. Are they making Chinese art?
This does not seem to be an issue with most, just some of the most publicized "Chinese artists". With Qiu Zhijie, it is not an issue. I hope to fit him in, but he does not seem to have what I am looking for. All the same, his work is worth a gander.

Allegory (one of three, may also be referred to as Bridge. from artists' website (see link above). This does not typify his work, though, so do not stop here.

Nothing should be simple, right? Here is a video of Qui at work. It is in Spanish, and he speaks Mandrin. He does give english a go in the middle there, though.