Tang Contemporary Art is honored to represent Chinese artist Wang Zhongjie, whose solo exhibition "Devine Melody" will open on July 23rd at Beijing 2nd gallery space. The exhibition is curated by Dai Zhuoqun.
Venture on, Into the Myth — Wang Zhongjie Solo Show
Dai Zhuoqun
Wang Zhongjie’s work is like a personal creation myth. Stepping into this mythical world sculpted from the tip of a paintbrush, I feel as if waking from the wildest dream of the darkest night, only to find myself strangled in the depth of a gloomy forest. The starless sky envelops the misty woods; not a soul in sight of this muted country where even the gods have veiled their presence. My vision struggled to pierce through this whimsical mist as my mind envisioned the likeness of the world concealed within.
Deeper into the parable, I found myself in a valley: dawn neared, and clarity returned. My heart is thrilled with joy. These moments of transient change between twilight and daybreak, between dark and light, hold within themselves all the unknowns of creation.
Sunrise imbued the valley with a golden tint, yet the expanse of green replenished all with reticence. Ready to leave this grim haze, I was cut off by a nimble leopard, a vicious lion and scrawny she-wolf, who pressed my staggering form to the boulders on the cliffedge. In this hour of doom, Wang Zhongjie became my savior. He recounted his life in these dense black woods, which added up to many a year. The only way out is through the path of Avidya, Samsara and Sukhavati. In between day and night, there is consciousness; like a flickering lamp guiding the senses. Wang Zhongjie leads me through his world. He ventures on. I follow.
 Red CloudAcrylic on canvas 70 x 60 cm 2009 |  Animal inside the SquareAcrylic on canvas 150 x 110 cm 2009 |  Night CloudOil on canvas 180 x 260 cm 2007 |
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 Bright CloudAcrylic on canvas 80 x 60 cm 2009 |  Moon EclipseAcrylic on canvas 150 x 180 cm 2009 |  Web No. 1Oil on canvas 180 x 440 cm 2007 |
 SmokeAcrylic on canvas 60 x 50 cm 2004 |  The Zoo WithinAcrylic on canvas 100 x 200 cm 2009 |  Pale Butterfly and Stray BirdOil on canvas 170 x 280 cm 2007 |
 Moon in WaterOil on canvas 180 x 260 cm 2008 |  Night ShadowAcrylic on canvas 200 x 300 cm 2009 |  Growth No. 1Acrylic on canvas 55 x 41 cm 2004 |
 Growth No. 2Acrylic on canvas 40 x 30 cm 2004 |  Night WomanAcrylic on canvas 150 x 110 cm 2009 |  Sunlight in the DistanceOil on canvas 180 x 440 cm 2007 |
 Red SkyOil on canvas 180 x 440 cm 2007 |  Stray BirdAcrylic on canvas 30 x 30 cm 2004 |  Cobalt PathAcrylic on canvas 50 x 60 cm 2004 |
 DependencyOil on canvas 180 x 138 cm 1997 |  Yellow Humans and Blue FaunaAcrylic on canvas 160 x 240 cm 2004 |  Drifting Mist in the WoodsOil on canvas 150 x 400 cm 2007 |
 DanceAcrylic on canvas 170 x 130 cm 2006 |  Toiling on the SoilOil on wooden board 182 x 122 cm 1996 |  Night ManOil on canvas 245 x 138 cm 1997 |
 Red and BlueAcrylic on canvas 60 x 80 cm 2009 |  Untitled 2010-2Acrylic on canvas 120 x 180 cm 2010 |  Untitled 2021-3Oil on canvas 115 × 160 cm 2020-2021 |
 Untitled 2021-8Oil on canvas 115 × 160 cm 2020-2021 |  Yellow CabinetAcrylic on canvas 30 x 40 cm 2009 |  Horse No. 2Oil on canvas 200 x 160 cm 2021-2022 |
 Rooster and the Far-away ButterflyOil on canvas 200 x 160 cm 2021-2022 |  WindowOil on canvas 60 x 80 cm 2009 |  Butterfly No. 1Acrylic on canvas 35 x 43 cm 2003 |
 Butterfly No. 4Acrylic on canvas 55 x 41 cm 2004 |  Butterfly No. 3Acrylic on canvas 41 x 55 cm 2004 |  Butterfly No. 2Acrylic on canvas 29.5 x 21.5 cm 2003 |
 Inner CircleAcrylic on canvas 60 x 90 cm 2009 |  Drift No. 1Oil on canvas 145 x 200 cm 2002 |  Outer LightAcrylic on canvas 60 x 80 cm 2009 |
 The Sun OutsideAcrylic on canvas 60 x 130 cm 2009 |  Spiritual WorldOil on canvas 180 x 520 cm 2022 |
Artist
Wang Zhongjie
1972 Born in Zhengzhou, Henan Province. Currently lives and works in Dengfeng, Henan.
Wang Zhongjie’s recent solo exhibitions include: “Out of Nothing and Nowhere: Wang Zhongjie”（Gallery MC，Shenzhen，2022）；“2016-9-28～2019-2-24：Wang Zhongjie,”（Magician Space, Beijing，2019）；“Not any Where”（Museum of Contemporary Art，Lisson，2018）；“Dark Clouds Blue Sky”（Spazio Kn, Trento,，2017）；“Wang Zhongjie”（Magician Space, Beijing,，2016）； “In The Need of Light,”（Moart Space，Zheng Zhou，2016）；“Dark Clouds Blue Sky”（Ex-chiesetta del Redentore, Vigolo Vattaro (TN)，2014）；“Stalker and His Shadow”（Magician Space，Beijing,，2012）； “Dark Clouds Blue Sky”（Isolo 17, Verona，2012）；“Dark Clouds Blue Sky”（Baraccano, Bologna,，2012）.etc。
Curator
Dai Zhuoqun
Dai Zhuoqun is an independent curator and art critic. He currently lives and works in Beijing. In 2007, he founded Contemporary Art magazine, where he served as chief editor and art director. He was also the executive director of White Box Museum of Art. In 2009, he launched and jointly curated the “Warm Winter” protest project in Beijing, one of the most important art events in recent years. He has since planned exhibitions and lectures with numerous art institutions, art academies, and museums. He has also published articles in international art magazines and other publications.
He has curated exhibitions such as “The Awakening of Things” (White Box Museum of Art, Beijing, 2011); “Superfluous Things” (Hive Center for Contemporary Art, Beijing, 2013); “Civilization” (White Box Museum of Art, Beijing, 2013; OCAT, Xi’an, 2014; Hubei Institute of Fine Arts Museum, Wuhan, 2015); “DISSENSUS AGITATION – The Painting To Language” (Today Art Museum, Beijing, 2016), “Brushwork and True Feeling” (Tang Contemporary Art, Bangkok, 2018); “Approach Spirits” (N3 Contemporary Art, Beijing, 2018) ; “New Expression of Beijing” (N3 Contemporary Art, Beijing, 2018); “Free Prism Video Wave” (Boxes Art Museum, Foshan, 2019), etc.