Wang Ye's "Catching Light (Early Spring)" is a vertical textile artwork showcasing a spectrum of colors seamlessly transitioning along its slender form, inviting reflection on light and movement. The minimalist composition emphasizes the interplay between vibrant hues and negative space. The work, rooted in traditional techniques like net knitting and Hunan embroidery, epitomizes a fusion of heritage and modernity. By engaging with both historical craftsmanship and contemporary aesthetics, Wang Ye explores cultural evolution and the tactile nature of memory. ...
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. ...
