Seventeen women artists with roots in Mainland China, Taiwan, and Chinese-American diasporas are featured in this compelling group exhibition of women artists at VillageOneArt.
Indicating contemporary artistic trends in figuration, historical painting styles, abstraction
and mixed media art-making, with an eye toward palimpsests – layered images that erode
over time – indicating the presence of history and evolving styles within the formal elements
of their artworks. Works by Min Huang and Min Luo in particular embrace repetition and
layers, centering on clear elements related to identity and then layering in additional elements
to bring a deeper meaning through careful yet varied representations of a singular theme.
Yanzi Zhang similarly builds sculptures embracing repeating yet singular elements in soft
sculpture works that imply movement while remaining static and unified.
Figuration by Ellie Kayu Ng and Xiangni Song bring measured yet nuanced approaches to
the subjects of their painting. Natural elements in the works of Tianlian Liu evokes fantastic reconsiderations of celebrations evoking seasonal changes. Abstraction by Pei Ou brings the
viewer a contemporary approach to painterly volume in elements present in these compositions. Yanzi Zhang’s vertical abstraction works incorporate thread and gauze into what
can otherwise be observed as a composition made in the vein of ink painting traditions of
ancient China. Jiayuan Shen and Cai Shen offer the viewer layered, at times fragmented
views of figures that probe us to question how we consider form.
By speaking from their personal experiences via their unique artistic practices, each woman undeniably embraces bringing a sense of mood and lived experience to this powerful
exhibition of contemporary women artists from Asian diasporas.
Founded in 2018, VillageOneArt is a women-led contemporary art space founded by gallerist Vivienne Yang and curator Christy Qin in the neighborhood of Chelsea, NYC, showcasing works from local and international artists of diverse backgrounds. The gallery’s
foundational principles are established upon exploring the infinite bounds of human imagination through expansive and innovative mediums.VillageOneArt Gallery serves as a necessary bridge between art and the public sphere, with a soul reflecting the evolving spirit of
our era. Each exhibition sparks a temporal and cultural dialogue, inviting rich reflection and
thought-provoking perspectives.
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