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Artworks celebrate creativity of young artists, rekindle excitement for future
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Bluerider Art Shanghai has launched 鈥淗ope Is The Thing With Feathers,鈥 an exhibition showcasing 48 works of pioneering young Chinese artists.
Selected from a competitive pool of more than 2,000 pieces submitted by 500 artists, the exhibition features the works of 25 outstanding young artists born after 1985, representing Generation Y and Z of China.
The exhibition displays a variety of artistic media such as paintings, ink washes, sculptures and kinetic installations, embodying the diverse creative expressions of these young talent.
鈥淭his showcase not only presents exceptional artworks by young Chinese artists but also offers a space to reflect on the spirit of our times and contemporary societal issues,鈥 said Elsa Wang, founder of Bluerider Art.
鈥淭hrough these artworks, we see the diverse and limitless possibilities of hope, which rekindle our excitement for the future and love for life. We invite everyone to experience this exhibition and take with them a 鈥榝eather of hope鈥 鈥 a symbol of their personal dreams and aspirations.鈥
Lu Jusong鈥檚 acrylic painting 鈥淲hat Is She Eating?鈥 uses exaggerated and straightforward imagery of flying noodles to explore the contrast between self-perception and external viewpoints.
Tang Jiaxin鈥檚 pinprick work 鈥淪tabbed Paper No. 5鈥 delicately reveals spatial and temporal dimensions by lifting tiny burrs off the paper with each pinprick, creating a nuanced visual texture.
Bai Shiqi鈥檚 ink painting 鈥淒reamless Fantasy鈥 depicts a group wearing masks and wings, blurring the lines between reality and illusion.
Wang Minghui鈥檚 oil painting 鈥淭he Heartbroken鈥 captures deep emotional turmoil through thick brushstrokes and exaggerated facial expressions.
Meng Chengxiao鈥檚 kinetic installation 鈥淚X-0鈥 blends two-dimensional painting with three-dimensional bird sculptures, using mechanical control over lighting and color composition.
Hong Kai鈥檚 oil painting 鈥淓ternal Spirits of the Prairie鈥 captures a moment of transformation with wings, mountain landscapes and white flowers.
Chou Gugu鈥檚 silk ink 鈥淒esire Flower 4鈥 personifies flora to explore the theme of desires.
Through their works, these young artists delve into themes ranging from personal introspection to broader societal realities, translating their reflections into visual language that pioneers innovation and experimentation.
As members of Generation Y and Z who were raised in the digital era, their culturally diverse perspectives infuse their works with freshness, resonate emotionally with younger audiences and inject new vitality into contemporary art.
Yu Wenjie鈥檚 鈥淪anctuary 1鈥 is a tapestry of natural textures and materials, meticulously crafted from silk, cotton, pure cotton sewing thread, colored powders, clamshell powder, turquoise powder, lapis lazuli powder, cinnabar powder, orpiment powder, resin and wood lacquer.
The artwork exudes a primal essence due to its reliance on natural fabrics, with the velvet surface conveying a sense of safety and comfort. The dependency on textiles offers a warmth and softness. The composition is framed, segmenting the visual space to express dreamlike scenes, reminiscent dialogues and childhood conversations 鈥 evoking a sense of nostalgia and protective refuge.
The painting 鈥淥ral History鈥 by Chingltu, a Mongolian artist from the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, presents a compelling visual narrative rooted in the nomadic lifestyle.
The artwork features three stones set against a stark, green background, symbolizing the simple yet foundational aspects of nomadic life. These stones, traditionally used by nomads to support a fire for cooking and warming, represent the heart of daily life 鈥 where food is cooked and tea is brewed.
鈥淟ife started on the three stones,鈥 the artist said. 鈥淭oday the life changes from the grassland to the city, but we鈥檙e still living fundamentally around these 鈥榯hree stones,鈥 which may be larger and more splendid but retain the same core function and significance.鈥
This artwork emphasizes that no matter how much the exterior changes, the basic needs and simple truths of life remain constant.
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