Mapping out the surreal geography of the soul
Artist Hu Weiyi combines experimental film and theatrical performance in an explosion of color
There is a surreal atmosphere surrounding Hu Weiyi’s work.
Blending experimental film and theatrical performance, the 31-year-old Shanghai-born artist provides a window to a world of possibilities.
His secret involves combining video, installation, sculpture and sound in a glorious explosion of color.
“In-depth research and an interest in experimental film imbue [his] multimedia experiments,” HdM Gallery stated.
“[He] uses [this] to open new avenues for social ethnography, both as artist and curator,” it said.
Hu Weiyi’s exhibition Geography of the Body runs until October 23 at HdM Gallery in Beijing. Photo: Courtesy HdM Gallery.
Erosion-Yulong Snow Mountain No.7 | 2021
Material: Ultra giclee, Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Metallic, aluminum panels and wooden frame, edition 3 + 2 AP
Dimensions: 135 cm x 90 cm
Image: Courtesy HdM Gallery
Erosion-Abujicuo No.6 | 2021
Material: Ultra giclee, Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Metallic, aluminum panels, wooden frame, and acrylic
Dimensions: 71.5 cm x 65 cm
Image: Courtesy HdM Gallery
Erosion-Yulong Snow Mountain No.1 | 2021
Material: Ultra giclee, Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Metallic, aluminum panels, and wooden frame
Dimensions: 200 cm x 105 cm
Image: Courtesy HdM Gallery
Erosion-Abujicuo No.2 | 2021
Material: Ultra giclee, Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Metallic, aluminum panels and wooden frame
Dimensions: 200 cm x 105 cm
Image: Courtesy HdM Gallery