Lily Wong's Dreamlike Paintings on Display at Galleria Poggiali in Milan
Lily Wong, a US artist of Asian descent born in Seattle in 1989, presents her solo exhibition 'The Echo's Return' at Galleria Poggiali in Milan. The show features new works on paper, including large-format scrolls that blend Eastern and Western traditions. Wong's non-linear narratives unfold across multiple scrolls, with recurring figures creating a cohesive visual story. The artist uses vibrant acrylic colors applied in layers, and nude figures emphasize vulnerability. The exhibition explores dreamlike spaces, suspended gestures, and the fluidity of time, inviting viewers to discover ever-new meanings. The show is currently on view at Galleria Poggiali in Milan.
Key facts
- Lily Wong was born in Seattle in 1989.
- The exhibition is titled 'The Echo's Return'.
- The exhibition is held at Galleria Poggiali in Milan.
- Wong uses paper as her preferred support, including large-format scrolls.
- The works reference Eastern scroll tradition but offer open-ended stories.
- Recurring figures appear across different paintings, linking them.
- Acrylic colors are applied in overlapping layers for vibrancy.
- Nude figures are used to emphasize vulnerability.
Entities
Artists
- Lily Wong
Institutions
- Galleria Poggiali
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Seattle
- United States