Xiao Wang
Liminal Blue
April 15 - May 28, 2022

Deanna Evans Projects is pleased to present Liminal Blue, a solo exhibition of new paintings by Xiao Wang. Liminal refers to a state of transition and the emotional uneasiness that comes along with being on the cusp of change. Emphasized by the color blue, Wang dissects this space of in-between. Depicting scenes with maximalist settings, often inspired by real-life protagonists, in obscure, minimal backgrounds, the paintings lead viewers to feel a sense of uncertainty or disorientation.

There is a theme of duality in these works — the inclusion of narratives without context, the realistic rendering of obscure feelings and the restless yet quiet scenery. Wang is constantly weaving dream-like magical realist images with the hyper-realistic rendering of figures and foliage. Overall, the exhibition reflects a personal and collective narrative of struggling to cope with anxiety about the future while endeavoring to enjoy the moments of daily life.

Life, as well as these paintings, are a beautiful accumulation of contradictions.

Xiao Wang is a Chinese painter who lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. He studied at the Glasgow School of where he received his BFA degree in Painting and Printmaking. He continued his study at San Francisco Art Institute and earned his MFA degree in Painting. Wang has shown internationally in The United States and Europe. His work has been featured in publications such as Juxtapoz Magazine, Hi-Fructose Magazine, and New American Paintings. Wang has also attended artist residency programs at MASS MoCA (MA), the Vermont Studio Center (VT), and Root Division (CA).

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