Based in Hunan, China, b.1983

Hao Li investigates the intersection of painting and philosophical inquiry, exploring independent thought, human existence, and personal freedom in contemporary society. His work synthesizes traditional literati painting, religious imagery, and contemporary visual culture—including emojis and everyday gestures—into layered compositions that transcend temporal and spatial boundaries.

Through surreal imagery, symbolic objects, and vivid color palettes, Li constructs a visual language that is both intellectual and poetic, probing the human condition and the pursuit of inner truth. At the core of his practice is a commitment to poetic visual thought, where each painting serves as a philosophical experiment negotiating perception, metaphor, and existential reflection.