The artwork features two ceramic sculptures in a monochromatic color palette. The larger sculpture has a rounded, bulbous form with a dark, mottled glaze on top, creating a striking contrast with the smooth, pale body. The smaller sculpture, situated next to the larger one, has a more upright, sculptural shape and is adorned with gold-toned accents, adding a touch of visual interest and elevation to the composition. The artwork's minimalist yet captivating design showcases the artist's mastery of form and glaze, inviting the viewer to contemplate the interplay of texture, shape, and color within a contemporary ceramic context. ...
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. ...
