刘汉仪 | Hanyi Liu
About
Hanyi Liu (2001), a multidisciplinary artist based in Beijing and London, has cultivated a distinctive creative perspective through her dual-city life. After earning her Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from Southeast University, she now expands her artistic horizons by pursuing a Master's in Photography.
Hanyi's work delves deeper than surface aesthetics. She specialises in exploring the social ethics intrinsic to her native culture, while also challenging the dichotomy between the 'Visible' and 'Invisible' through a combination of visual and textual interventions.
Hanyi stands out through her diverse artistic capabilities, effortlessly blending disciplines such as drawing, painting, and graphic design.
Her talent in international cinema and television productions helped her establish multiple identities within the crews. The work she participated in had been shortlisted for Rhode Island International Film Festival (2023), 14th Xiamen International Animation Festival (2022),15th FIRST Film Festival (2021). etc. She has collectively garnered dozens of professional accolades.
Recently, Hanyi's artistry has been further validated with a nomination for a solo exhibition at the PhMuseum Lab (2023) and being shortlisted for Felix Schoeller Photo Award (2023).
Statement
I'm happy to admit that making Kaleidoscopic Nocturne was the first time I've attempted a non-purposeful, non-meaningful, and non-logical perception methodology in my work.
The core of the stream of consciousness images lies in the transformation of shapes and the expansion of concepts - plants, textures, skins,... fragmented, disordered information has been transformed into geometric shapes through traditional folding methods, presenting subtle visual and psychological perceptions.
In terms of making methodologies, the primary method of these generating images - 'folding' - involves a deep process of self-interpretation. Folding all elements together triggers my memories of childhood handicrafts and construction arts, this emotional infusion endows the regular geometric images with a sense of encompassing warmth and certainty. Meanwhile, 'scanning' is absolutely direct, but can provide unexpected visual effects. I deeply appreciate the pleasant creative experiences they brought to me.
Kaleidoscopic Nocturne
Dreamscapes always attract me with their mysterious and changeable nature, where reality intertwines and boundaries dissolve.
Kaleidoscopic Nocturne is the materialization and embodiment of my subconscious, a visual-tactile experience has been created and engaged with the essence of dreamscapes. The malleability of the sculpture mimics the fluidity and ephemeral quality of dreams, inviting a sense of intimacy and connection.
Medium: Chamois leather, Metal, Polyester
Size: 115cm x 115cm
Unbounded Perspectives
The Unbounded Perspectives exhibition-integrated workshop invites three to five participants to select an image from their phone which will be printed and become the material for a process of folding, transformation, deconstruction and reconstruction. Participants will not only be offered a tangible end product but also an introspective journey through one's personal interpretation of visual images.
Registration link: https://forms.gle/MuSqQcwEhBFMhg3x9
From a simple snapshot to a new reality, liberated from its original context yet anchored in the tangible world.