The artwork features a striking monochrome composition dominated by intricate patterns of abstract floral elements. The central focus is a fantastical creature, resembling a deer or goat, standing atop a floating rock formation amidst a sea of delicate petals. The overall effect creates a dreamlike, surreal atmosphere, with the detailed rendering of the organic shapes and textures showcasing the artist's technical mastery. The piece likely explores themes of nature, spirituality, and the interplay between the natural and the imagined, reflecting the artist's unique creative vision and the broader traditions of contemporary symbolic and narrative-driven art. ...
In Wang's practice, everything is interwoven and meaningful. It is rooted in ways of engaging with her identity. Much of this centres on her and her family's diasporic migration from Taiwan to the US. As well as drawing inspiration from ancient Chinese and East Asian myths and folklore, Wang's practice explores her relationship with the women in her life, particularly her matrilineal heritage.
Her drawings illustrate figures surrounded by mystical objects and creatures in sumptuous settings, while her animal sculptures are representative of her analysis of folklore, morphology, shape-shifting, symbolism and metaphor - each with its own specific references and histories. ...
