"Before the Echo Fades" by Wang Ye showcases a whirlwind of muted blues, grays, and purples, with dashed and dotted patterns generating a dynamic yet ethereal texture. The abstraction resembles a celestial or underwater scene, leaving the imagery open to interpretation. The textile medium and embroidery technique create depth and fluidity, emblematic of a contemporary style rooted in traditional craftsmanship. Reflecting on cultural heritage and memory, Wang Ye allows the tactile process to guide organic evolution, creating a link between past techniques and modern expression. ...
Wang Ye creates multidisciplinary projects that integrate video, sculpture, handcrafted textiles, and installation. Rooted in his cultural heritage, he draws inspiration from folk art, exploring how aesthetic traditions and values emerge and transform over time. From his hometown, he learned traditional fishing net knitting and is currently mastering the Hunan embroidery technique, incorporating these skills into his contemporary practice to bridge past and present. Wang Ye approaches his work with an intuitive mindset, allowing the materials to guide the creative journey. He emphasizes the importance of responsiveness to the medium, stating that his pieces often evolve in unexpected directions based on how the materials react or new insights that emerge during the process. This adaptability is central to his practice, enabling him to explore the intersections of perception, memory, and cultural heritage through the tactile experience of embroidery. ...
Founded in 2016, YveYANG is dedicated to discovering emerging artists and historically overlooked practices from around the world. Located in a former sewing machine factory at the border of SoHo and Tribeca in New York City, the gallery focuses on materially distinct and critically engaged work. YveYANG builds its program through close dialogue with its artists, shaped by a sensitivity to form, context, and intensity, and bolsters it through a meaningful international presence. ...
