Exhibition Overview
Multi-dimensional experiential art space Artelli, in collaboration with the Macau art group Art For All Society, presents the dual exhibition "Viral Code? – A Discussion on Art and the Masses" featuring Chinese contemporary artist Zhao Xiaoli and Macau-based cross-media artist Wu Xixia. This project is supported by the 2024 Cultural Development Fund, with City of Dreams and Air Macau as supporting units. The exhibition focuses on exploring the subtle relationship between artistic creation, public evaluation, and the digital environment, with particular attention to the importance of contemporary social platforms and traffic culture in shaping and influencing art.
This dual exhibition is under the academic guidance of internationally renowned curator and artist Victoria Lu (Lu Rongzhi). It marks the first collaboration between Zhao Xiaoli and Wu Xixia, bringing together a multi-layered journey of reflection on art, online traffic, and female imagery.
Featured Artists
- Zhao Xiaoli: As the first female art creator in China to reach tens of millions of followers on social media, she is widely recognized for her unique artistic expression online. Her work conveys emotions and confusions from her personal growth, blending video, performance, and painting to form a distinctive personal expression. Visitors can view her most iconic female portrait paintings and sculptures.
- Wu Xixia: Her work challenges viewers' perceptions and confusions about contemporary art through performance art, installation, and painting. Text and calligraphy serve as important symbols in her creations, with different scripts and brushstrokes carrying varied meanings. Visitors can explore her latest oil paintings, sculptures, and installation works, experiencing her unique insights into gender philosophy, identity, and contemporary art.
Practical Information
- Dates: June 4 – July 17, 2024
- Time: Monday to Sunday, 11:00 – 20:00
- Location: L02, Artelli, The Showroom, City of Dreams, Macau
