"Shedding Constraints” is a joint exhibition of Li Gang, from his “The Elements of Ink and Wash” series and Qin Chong from his “Whatever” series.

Li Gang and Qin Chong are two of China’s avant-garde artists who have broken away from conventional styles of Chinese ink painting. By using ink and paper in decidedly unorthodox ways, they have transformed their deep understanding of Chinese culture into new artistic concepts.

Li Gang creates symmetrical lines that come close to a perfect balance in the thickness of ink, patchworks that have been jumbled and rearranged, and the contrast and dialogue between different materials.

Qin Chong’s works are mostly monochromatic, especially black, white and shades of grey resulting from overlaying. In his process of repeating and superimposing, his works reveal a sense of freedom that span between minimalism and maximalism.

-Galerie du Monde

Image: © Qin Chong
Courtesy of the artist and Galerie du Monde