Wen Xiaoying’s works are rooted in lived experience, exploring theology, numerology, and the fragile relationship between individuality and social hierarchy. The pieces in Unfathomable Borders and Witch’s Quotes attempt to break free from the logic of power and capital, forming a spiritual dialogue with nature.
Made of fiberglass, the sculptures negotiate between firmness and fragility, channeling consciousness through material. They act as relics of memory and witnesses of time, revealing the artist’s awareness of the universe’s boundless flow.
Ultimately, the exhibition questions how art can move from “experiment” to “practice” without relying on Western universalism. As Wen notes, “It’s always a very thin thread that passes precisely through the middle.” The exhibition reaches completion only through the audience’s presence—an act of perception and empathy rather than resistance.