ARTIST STATEMENT

The artist （Yi Gu） explores the intricate relationship between the human and animal worlds, delving into surrealism to challenge traditional ideas. By placing human-animal hybrids in the central role of his artworks and replacing the current position and power of humans, he inspires the audience to rethink the relationship between humans and animals, as well as notions of power and hierarchy.

Through a dreamy alternative reality depicted in his compositions, he disrupt existing power differentials and social norms, inviting viewers to question the status quo. Inspired by renowned artists like Salvador Dali, René Magritte, and Leonora Carrington, he draw upon Surrealist principles to create narratives that blur the boundaries between species and challenge traditional power structures.

Utilizing oil painting as his primary medium, he seek to imbue his works with depth, emotion, and a tangible sense of presence. The fluidity and luminosity of oil paint allow he to create vivid and surreal atmospheres, where light and color play harmoniously to draw viewers into the mysterious worlds he construct.

As he expand his horizons through research and experimentation, he explore posthumanism theories and speculative fiction to envision alternative futures where human supremacy is challenged, and the interconnectedness of humans, animals, and technology is explored. By embracing these new perspectives, his aim to push the boundaries of artistic expression and provoke contemplation on humanity's relationship with the natural world.

In essence, his artistic practice seeks to disrupt the conventional power dynamics, challenge societal norms, and invite viewers on a journey of inner discovery to engage with complex issues surrounding the human-animal relationship on a profound and thought-provoking level.