Yu Hong's 'Night Walk' Exhibition at SCAD Museum Explores Anxiety Through Art Historical References
At the SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah, Yu Hong presents her solo exhibition titled 'Night Walk,' showcasing six expansive paintings alongside three smaller hand studies that explore the psychological pressures of modern existence. The central piece, 'Night Walk' (2023), draws inspiration from Bruegel the Elder's 'The Blind Leading the Blind' (1568), depicting figures navigating a hazardous volcanic terrain. Hong's artwork also alludes to historical pieces, such as Géricault's 'The Raft of Medusa' (1818-19) and Munch's 'The Scream' (1893). Notably, her 2020 painting 'The Scream' reinterprets Munch's iconic figure as young girls yelling at a sunset. The exhibition, curated by Daniel S. Palmer, is open until January 29.
Key facts
- Yu Hong's solo exhibition 'Night Walk' is on view at SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah
- The exhibition features six large-scale paintings and three small hand studies
- The exhibition runs through January 29
- The titular painting 'Night Walk' (2023) references Bruegel the Elder's 'The Blind Leading the Blind' (1568)
- Hong's work references multiple Western art historical works including Géricault, Munch, and Friedrich
- The artist cites pandemic impacts and social changes as influences for the works' themes of anxiety
- Hong employs compositional techniques inspired by Chinese shan shui scroll painting
- Curator Daniel S. Palmer suggested the exhibition title
Entities
Artists
- Yu Hong
- Bruegel the Elder
- Théodore Géricault
- Edvard Munch
- Caspar David Friedrich
- Qu Leilei
- Daniel S. Palmer
- Ernest Hemingway
Institutions
- SCAD Museum of Art
- ArtReview
Locations
- Savannah
- United States