Huidi Xiang's "the tail remembers" at YveYANG Explores Tails as Symbols of Non-Productivity

Huidi Xiang's solo exhibition "the tail remembers" is on view at YveYANG in New York from September 9 to October 31, 2026. The show features seven sculptures and one drawing, including bronze works with patina such as the tail of melancholy (2026), the tail of correspondence (2026), the tail of approximation (2026), the tail of latency (2026), and the tail of caprice (2026). Xiang's practice examines the tail as a symbol that resists capitalism's demand for productivity, drawing on cartoon and game characters. The exhibition opens with a poem by the artist that describes a tail as "neither human nor animal" and "a rehearsal for becoming." The sculptures are cast from 3D-printed computer imagery and presented as minimalist abstractions. Specific works reference Bugs Bunny from Looney Tunes, Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh, and The Ugly Duckling from Walt Disney's 1939 film. Xiang's broader argument positions the tail as a marker of pure existence, contrasting with human claims to mastery over nature through language and reason. The show is part of New York's contemporary art scene and highlights bronze sculpture.