"With a rich background in both Chinese ink painting from the illustrious Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing and Western painting at Kunsthochschule Kassel, Xia brings a unique duality to his creations. His latest body of work blends these contrasting techniques, showcasing paintings stretched across unconventional canvases, think flattened cardboard boxes and vintage record sleeves."
"At the heart of this exhibition lies the concept of 执念 (zhí niàn), which beautifully encapsulates the weight of attachment and our human struggle to let go. Xia's art reflects the subtle shifts in the world around us, as even a pigment's formula can transform an artist's practice and philosophy."
"A standout piece, 'Bücher,' features books painted onto books, highlighting the idea of narratives sidelined and objects that were once full of life now felt as relics of a bygone era. Xia's fascination lies not in the stories within the books but in the narratives they embody as physical objects, bridging a connection through presence where absence lingers."
Xia Peng, trained in both Chinese ink painting at Beijing's Central Academy of Fine Arts and Western painting at Kunsthochschule Kassel, presents 'Unsorted Chapters' at Migrant Bird Space in Berlin. The exhibition centers on the concept of 执念 (attachment and the struggle to let go), manifested through innovative paintings on unconventional canvases including flattened cardboard boxes and vintage record sleeves. Notable works like 'Bücher' feature books painted onto books, exploring how physical objects carry narratives and embody presence despite absence. The exhibition examines how subtle shifts, even in pigment formulas, transform artistic practice and philosophy, reflecting modern experiences where certainty remains elusive.
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