Yi Liu
1996, China. Lives and works in London.
Yi Liu draws profound influence from traditional Chinese myths and legends. Her work seeks to interrogate and elucidate the principles of liberty, multiplicity, and inclusivity, alongside the intricate complexities of the individual psyche. Characterized by inherent ambiguity and fluidity, Liu’s art contests and blurs the lines between species and dismantles conventional gender paradigms, expanding and redefining established boundaries. Yi Liu’s oeuvre synthesizes lyrical colour with the classical delineations typical of fresco techniques and a simultaneous variety of brushwork. This fusion is achieved through the use of diverse media, resulting in a visually nebulous aesthetic. This aesthetic metaphorically explores themes of love and freedom, reflecting deeply on the interplay between power structures and social norms.
Yi Liu had her debut solo exhibition at Cob Gallery, London, UK. She has featured in group exhibitions at Cob Gallery, London, UK; Lychee One Gallery, London, UK; Guts Gallery, London, UK; Greatorex Street, London, UK; Chilli Art Projects, London, UK; Speiro Projects at Noho Venues, London, UK and the Yue Art Museum, Beijing, China.