Li Bangyao’s objects of desire in pop art form
The Chinese artist is fascinated by the symbols of life that most people take for granted
Li Bangyao is fascinated by objects. The more mundane they are the better.
Against bright monochrome backgrounds, the Chinese contemporary artist uses stark advertising methods to bring his work to life.
“The state of household objects still surprises me. When a family unit has a certain number of functional products, their use-value fades, and they gradually become energy,” he said.
“They begin to manifest the individual’s spiritual energy, and the objects start to convey the owner’s dreams, memories, hobbies and values. Because they have these living characteristics, the objects have a kind of warmth,” Li pointed out.
Li Bangyao’s “Ecstasy: A Solo Exhibition” takes place at the Tang Contemporary Art gallery in Bangkok between February 4 to March 13.
Manual No. 9 | 2019
Material: Aluminum plate, digital etching, acrylic
Dimensions: 120 x 244 x 1 centermeters
Image: Courtesy of Tang Contemporary Art
Interior No. 8 | 2010
Material: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 120 x 150 centermeters
Image: Courtesy of Tang Contemporary Art
Origin of the Species No. 41 | 2008
Material: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 230 x 200 centermeters
Image: Courtesy of Tang Contemporary Art
Ecstasy No. 1 | 2011
Material: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 200 x 230 centermeters
Image: Courtesy of Tang Contemporary Art