Duan Jianyu's First Institutional Solo Exhibition in Beijing at UCCA
"Daisies, A Light Breeze, No Relatives Writing Poems," the inaugural solo exhibition for painter Duan Jianyu (b. 1970, Zhengzhou, Henan province) at the UCCA Center for Contemporary Art in Beijing, marks a significant milestone. This exhibition is her most extensive to date in both scope and duration, showcasing around 50 paintings, 6 sculpture groups, a series of painting installations, and selected paper works, including several recent pieces making their debut. The exhibition reflects a transformation in Duan's artistic approach that began in the mid-2010s, highlighting key series from the last ten years and providing a comprehensive look at her engagement with contemporary painting, creative expression, personal experience, and historical awareness.
Key facts
- Duan Jianyu was born in 1970 in Zhengzhou, Henan province.
- The exhibition is titled 'Daisies, A Light Breeze, No Relatives Writing Poems.'
- It is Duan Jianyu's first institutional solo exhibition in Beijing.
- The exhibition is her most comprehensive presentation to date in scope and duration.
- Approximately 50 paintings are included.
- 6 groups of sculptures are featured.
- A series of painting installations and selected works on paper are also shown.
- Several recent works are presented for the first time.
- The exhibition is anchored in a shift in the artist's working methods in the mid-2010s.
- It traces key series from the past decade.
Entities
Artists
- Duan Jianyu
Institutions
Locations
- Beijing
- Zhengzhou
- Henan province