The artwork "Humain" by Shuo Hao is an intriguing vertical assemblage of turned wooden forms, balanced to create a totemic sculpture. It uses warm earth tones and smooth, polished surfaces, each shape transitioning fluidly into the next. The subject matter remains abstract yet reminiscent of classical and mythological motifs, intertwining traditional sculptural elements with a modern twist. The piece is crafted in a style that merges Eastern and Western influences, echoing the artist's exploration of cultural symbols. Shuo Hao's intent is to explore metamorphosis and cultural intersections, moving beyond traditional mythological depictions. ...
Shuo Hao's works present bodies in metamorphosis, human and non-human, caught in tumultuous relationships. Between Western and Eastern culture, she confronts the different meanings of symbols, linking in the same gesture Michelangelo's bas-reliefs and Asian objects carved in jade stone, Christian martyrs and figures from Greek mythology. The soft colors of the different mediums (vaporous pastels, oil on wood or canvas) deepen the contrast with the strangeness of the scenes representing animals entangled in each other, or the violence inflicted on the bodies of women coldly represented. Shuo Hao's painting is fully embodied and nourished by this double influence, taking a step aside from the traditional representations of myths in Western iconography. ...
Galerie Derouillon was founded in Paris in 2013 by Benjamin Derouillon and is dedicated to discovering and supporting emerging contemporary artists. Since its inception, Galerie Derouillon has put the emphasis on providing young artists a long term support in every stage of production, exhibition and dissemination of our artists’ practice.
The main focus is on international emerging artists, creating a community and bonds with historical and more established artists through curated group shows. Collaboration is an important feature in the ecosystem of the gallery as we dedicate ourselves in creating relationships between artists, galleries and institutions by producing books, exhibitions as well as working closely with public and private institutions. ...
