Artist Review Archives

Redefining Creation at the Intersection of Nature and Technology – Yanbing Liu

20 November 2024 • Mark Westall

What can art learn from nature? Beyond mere mimicry of form, what inspiration does nature offer for creation? Amid a… Read More

Guan Guan Solo Exhibition Zha Gu London 2024, Hometown Diary of an Artist.

11 November 2024 • Mark Westall

Guan’s first solo exhibition, held at Pump House Gallery explored “Cultural Density,” focusing on the layers of meaning embedded within societies and spaces.

Artist Review and Interview with Green

8 November 2024 • Tabish Khan

I spoke with artist Green (born Yong Woon Park) about his abstract paintings, his wider practice and how he expects his work to evolve.

Between Traditional Materials and the Digital World – Interpreting Rubin Jiang’s Exploration

8 November 2024 • Mark Westall

Rubin Jiang was born in China and completed her Master’s studies at the University of the Arts London.

Artist Review: Art as an Interruption – Joanna Li’s Urban Landscapes

31 October 2024 • Tabish Khan

In nature, we find ancient landscapes – canyons, old-growth forests, and mountains – unchanged for millennia. In contrast, cities evolve… Read More

Boarding School Syndrome: An Exploration of Resilience and Identity

28 October 2024 • Mark Westall

Junyi Wang’s latest project, Boarding School Syndrome-Survival Guide, takes an unflinching look at the psychological impact of boarding schools. Through… Read More

Artist Profile: Jaxi Liu

23 October 2024 • Tabish Khan

Red resonates deeply with us. It’s the hue of passion, anger, love, and life itself. It flares when we’re angry,… Read More

Artist Profile: Jiahe Liu

17 October 2024 • Tabish Khan

A cinematic look at the everyday world of individuals and nature.

Artist Review: Sijoy Jose Kurisingal – Painting the English landscape at Holy Art Gallery

15 October 2024 • Tabish Khan

the English landscape continues to inspire contemporary painters

Elysium Echoes: A Post-Human Reflection on Environmental, Technological, and Evolutionary Challenges

4 October 2024 • Mark Westall

Yiru’s new series of 3D-printed installations explores the interplay between technological progress and ecological sustainability, raising critical questions about the trajectory of human evolution amid the influences of artificial intelligence, industrial production, and environmental collapse.

Exploring Life and Art: A Conversation with Tiange Chen.

3 October 2024 • Mark Westall

Tiange Chen has always been deeply curious about the nature of life. Even from a young age, existential questions such… Read More

Artist Profile: Emily Traynor

5 September 2024 • Tabish Khan

There’s rightly been a rewriting of art history to include many female painters who have been largely ignored in the… Read More

Yin Tian: A Surreal Exploration of Identity and Transformation Through Photography

2 September 2024 • Mark Westall

Yin masterfully blends cultural reflection, personal introspection, and surreal imagery, offering viewers a unique perspective on the human condition.

Artist Profile: Binghui Song

15 August 2024 • Tabish Khan

Intricate sculptures that feel like they could burst into life.

Junshu Gu: The Flâneur Wandering Between Void and Reality

14 August 2024 • Mark Westall

Art exists in the subtle space between reality and fiction, separated by just a “skin membrane.” Derived from the “Xu… Read More

Navigating the Hyper-Future: The Visionary Art of Ziyue Wang.

12 August 2024 • Mark Westall

In Ziyue Wang’s exploration of the theme “Hyper Vision,” viewers are transported into a futuristic art world that not only explores the complex relationship between technology and human existence but also demonstrates the artist’s profound understanding and innovative expression of the digital age