Li Hei Di's paintings offer a nuanced exploration of the complexity of raw human desire and its repression in society. Their unique style blends elements of abstraction and figuration while drawing inspiration from the eroticism present in Chinese literature and cinema. Li's canvases honor their veiled queer identity which is often overlooked or repressed in heteronormative societies. Through their paintings, Li can express their desires and emotions without fear of judgment or persecution, enabling them to explore and celebrate their sexuality and its involvement with the mundane moments of everyday life. Through intricate brushstrokes and vibrant colours, Li captures the sensuality and romanticism of human emotion, often portraying fragmented bodies and dreamlike imagery that reflect the hidden desires within us all. Li's work blurs the lines between abstraction and figuration, creating a cinematic choreography that invites viewers to explore the complex emotions and desires that exist beneath the surface of their art.


Public Gallery

London

Shenyang

Hong Kong

Gagosian

New York City

Downs & Ross

Shanghai

Gallery Vacancy

Pippy Houldsworth Gallery

Los Angeles

Kohn Gallery

LINSEED Projects

Manila

Metropolitan Museum of Manila

Dijon

Le Consortium

Vancouver

Centre of International Contemporary Art

Tank Shanghai

Dallas

Green Family Art Foundation

Long Museum

Cindy and Howard Rachofsky Collection

Miami

Ica Miami

Li Hei Di

Royal College Of Art

 Chelsea College of Arts, B.A.

Maryland Institute College Of Art

The reservoir of understanding

Unfolding a flood

Silence like a spine

Feverish letters