Qian Qian's 'Ecomythticism' Explored in London Solo Exhibition at Lychee One
At Lychee One in London, Qian Qian presents her solo exhibition titled 'Portals to the Past,' which artfully merges scientific accuracy with mythological creativity through her paintings and sculptures. Her innovative idea of 'ecomythticism' contrasts laboratory tools with fantastical beings. Pieces such as 'In a Greenhouse Somewhere' and 'The Oracle' evoke themes of looming disaster and foresight. Qian's intricate artworks draw inspiration from the Dutch Golden Age's still-life and 18th-century botanical illustrations. The exhibition includes watercolor and oil paintings, alongside sculptures like 'Form and Emptiness,' featuring animal skulls and live fungus gnats. The 'Portraits' series delves into biomorphic shapes. This showcase will be open from May 2 to June 1, 2024, contemplating humanity's role amid cosmic energy shifts and the interplay between tangible and intangible worlds.
Key facts
- Qian Qian's solo exhibition 'Portals to the Past' is on view at Lychee One in London
- The exhibition explores the artist's concept of 'ecomythticism'
- Works include paintings and sculpture combining laboratory equipment with mythological elements
- The show features both watercolor and oil painting techniques
- Sculptural work 'Form and Emptiness' includes animal skulls with incense smoke and living insects
- Paintings reference Dutch Golden Age still-life and 18th-century botanical illustration traditions
- The exhibition runs from May 2 to June 1, 2024
- Works depict translucent humanoid figures, mythical creatures, and scientific apparatus
Entities
Artists
- Qian Qian
Institutions
- Lychee One
- ArtReview
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom