Qihang Li

OIL PAINTER

Based in Xian, b. 1988

A Virtuoso of Absurd Theatricality and Baroque Reverie. In the rich tapestry of Qihang Li's artistic narrative, meticulously woven from the threads of life and emotion, one unveils a profound exploration of realism illuminated by a poised and careful brushstroke. A full-time artist, Li earned his Bachelor's degree from the Experimental Art Department at Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts in 2010, and since then, he has been invited to participate in numerous group exhibitions, with his works garnering the distinction of being included in prestigious collections.

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ARTWORKS

  • The Failed Performance II

    40x35 inches, Oil on Canvas, 2021

  • Li's oeuvre is a captivating synthesis of the absurd and the Baroque, reminiscent of the Renaissance period. Each canvas becomes a stage for an absurd drama, echoing the existentialist sentiments articulated by Camus in "The Myth of Sisyphus" — a literary parallel to the profound theatricality found in the works of the likes of Beckett or Ionesco.

  • The Birth of the Rabbit

    35x40 inches, Oil on Canvas, 2021

  • The Failed Performance III

    43x40 inches, Oil on Canvas, 2022

  • About Melancholy

    24x20 inches, Oil on Canvas, 2021

  • Influenced by the Baroque art of the Renaissance, Li embarks on a cerebral journey within the human psyche, theatrically expressing the profound desires for authentic meaning in life, all through the lens of a satirical imitation or dissolution of realism. His characters, often anthropomorphized beings in a state of perpetual loss, appear to float in an enigmatic world. Within these dramatic scenes, a poignant circus unfolds—replete with absurd and tragic figures, caught in a cycle of hopeless repetition, evoking a captivating exploration of the human condition.

  • The Failed Performance I

    43x39 inches, Oil on Canvas, 2020

  • Li's mastery lies not only in his technical finesse but also in his ability to transcend the canvas, elevating the viewer into a realm where the interplay of absurdity and Baroque elegance unveils the essence of the human spirit yearning for significance in the theater of existence.

  • In the Name of Love

    59x47 inches, Oil on Canvas, 2022

  • Bacchus' Nectar

    51x39 inches, Oil on Canvas, 2022

  • Illusionary Play

    28x28 inches, Oil on Canvas, 2023

  • Nocturnal Voyage

    28x20 inches, Oil on Canvas, 2023

  • Deception

    23x20 inches, Oil on Canvas, 2022

  • Confusion of Love

    20x28 inches, Oil on Canvas, 2022

  • To Be & Not To Be

    28x32 inches, Oil on Canvas, 2023

  • September

    39x39 inches, Oil on Canvas, 2022

  • Unquenchable Flame

    40x32 inches, Oil on Canvas, 2023
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