The artwork depicts a minimalist white ceramic sculpture with a simple, abstract form resembling a human head. The smooth, matte surface and clean, geometric lines create a serene, contemplative atmosphere. The overall composition emphasizes the essence of the form, inviting the viewer to meditate on the sculptural qualities and the interplay of light and shadow. This piece likely reflects the artist's exploration of the human figure through a reductive, modernist approach, stripping away extraneous details to focus on the fundamental shapes and proportions. ...
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. ...
