In Search of Dao
WHAT
Born in China, Xue Song is considered one of the most important artists of the Chinese Pop art movement. Finding inspiration in the modernisation and transformation of China during the 1960s, his works and ideas were innovative within the Chinese art scene. In this exhibition, 20 recent works created since 2019 are presented. The artist’s works are a syncretism between the East and West as well as the ancient and the modern.
WHY
Xue Song’s artistic process has always been one of fire, destruction, and regeneration, but this exhibition is special, as it specifically focuses on the enlightenment and breakthrough of his creative process in recent years, from narrative imagery to abstract forms of expression. The show is also witness to his thoughts on the laws of nature, his search for a harmonious relationship between the world and man, and his pursuit of the way of art. For fans of his, witnessing the changes in his creative process is a marvel and shows that growth isn’t limited to age.