This minimalist artwork features a stark, black vertical line bisecting a serene, pastel-hued space. The overall composition is highly symmetrical, with the central divider flanked by two smaller, recessed frames. The muted, soft palette and geometric simplicity create a sense of tranquility and contemplation. The artist's intentional use of negative space and emphasis on subtle tonal variations exemplify the Modernist aesthetic, inviting viewers to reflect on the interplay between form, color, and the inherent beauty of the work's fundamental elements. ...
Yang Bodu (b.1986, Tianjin, China) creates artwork that was described as departing from the “art scene” mentality that renders contemporary art both exciting and problematic, and transports viewers to an isolated environment where viewing artwork is a private activity in an entirely public space. Examining the relationship between artworks and the places in which they are exhibited as well as the impact this has on audience engagement, her work exudes a cool sense of introspection. ...
MOU PROJECTS (formerly known as MINE PROJECT) is a Hong Kong-based contemporary art gallery established in 2019. Since its inception, the gallery has been dedicated to showcase both local and international emerging artists working in all media and has held many of their first solo exhibitions in Hong Kong as well as in Asia. With an aim to facilitate artistic dialogues and conceptual innovations, the gallery supports artists whose experimental practices and boundary-pushing ethos reflect the current social reality and manifest an alternative contemporary aesthetics. ...
