This striking sculptural artwork depicts a thoughtful, brooding figure resembling a large bird or fantastical creature. The sculpture is rendered in a dark, metallic hue, with a textured, almost iridescent surface that reflects light in a mesmerizing way. The figure's posture, with its hunched shoulders and downcast gaze, conveys a sense of introspection and solemnity. The artist's skillful use of form and material suggest a unique artistic style, blending elements of realism and abstraction to create a visually captivating and emotionally resonant piece. The work invites the viewer to contemplate the artist's intended symbolism or commentary on the human condition. ...
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. ...
