Eaten Apple

Zhi Wei

BornNationalityBased In
1997N/AShanghai
Biography

Zhi Wei's practice is imbued with a pervasive sense of nostalgia for the awareness of a state of difference that cannot yet be named. Though sensitive to the evocative power of figuration, Zhi Wei's playful veiling or wrapping of their paintings always keeps figuration at a distance, relegating it to a space of fluctuating opacity. Indeed, the artist mobilises in their works a range of fabrics that complement and accompany their painting practice. Despite the scale on which the artist's practice often unfolds, their works evoke feelings of vulnerability and childlike innocence. The colour palette and materials used in their work are borrowed from the aesthetic codes of toys and childcare. ...

Selected Artworks
Untitled
Zhi WeiUntitled, 2023200 x 160 x 30cmPrice on Request
A Red Plaid Shirt
Zhi WeiA Red Plaid Shirt, 2023200 x 140cmPrice on Request
Marguerite
Zhi WeiMarguerite, 2022200 x 120cmPrice on Request
Eaten Apple
Zhi WeiEaten Apple, 2024200 x 140cmPrice on Request
Gallery Representation