Tao Hui 陶辉

Tao Hui 陶辉

BornNationalityBased In
1987ChineseBeijing
Biography

Tao Hui, originally from Yunyang, Chongqing, and a graduate of the Sichuan Fine Art Institute, is currently based in Beijing, China. While initially studying Oil Painting, Tao eventually shifted his focus to video and installation art. His artistic practice draws inspiration from personal memories, visual encounters, and elements of popular culture. Tao employs these influences to construct experimental visual narratives that often center around collective experiences. A recurring theme in his work is the sense of displacement related to social identity, gender, ethnicity, and cultural challenges. By exploring these themes, Tao prompts viewers to confront their own cultural histories and living conditions. He firmly believes that fairy tales can provide solace for the human mind, and he incorporates various mediums such as graphic arts, painting, video, objects, and installations to express his ideas. Tao skillfully blends technological processes with elements of Chinese tradition to question the foundations of globalization, virtual relationships, and hegemonic thinking. Through his artistic creations, he aims to challenge viewers to examine their own cultural histories and belief systems. ...

Selected Artworks
Joint Images 我們共同的形象
Tao Hui 陶辉Joint Images 我們共同的形象, 201622000 USD
Being Wild No.1 奔放 No.1
Tao Hui 陶辉Being Wild No.1 奔放 No.1, 202250.8 x 76.2cm5000 USD
Being Wild No.3 奔放 No.3
Tao Hui 陶辉Being Wild No.3 奔放 No.3, 202250.8 x 76.2cm5000 USD
Awards
Huayu Youth Award (Art Sanya)2015
Biennals
Vancouver Biennial2019 - Vancouver
Shanghai Biennial2016 - Shanghai