Artist Highlight: Kaixi Yang

"More Life: Making Sense on Earth Today" is a multimedia retrospective exhibition by artist Kaixi Yang as part of ThirdSpace's ongoing series Artist Highlights

Event Details

4-8pm

Artist Remarks & Performance Piece : 7pm

Exhibition Overview:

"More Life: Making Sense on Earth Today" is a profound solo exhibition by Kaixi, showcasing an eclectic mix of 17 pieces that range from small handheld objects and large paintings to video works and technical demonstrations, all culminating in a live, improvised painting performance. The exhibition invites visitors into an awe-inspiring exploration of themes that bridge the natural and digital worlds, linking our bodily and environmental landscapes, and offering a contemplative reflection on our place in the universe.

Featured Works:

• Small Handheld Objects: Crafted from natural materials like wood and bacteria, these pieces serve as tactile reminders of our physical connection to the earth.
• Large Paintings: Expansive canvases dominate the gallery space, painted with bold, sweeping strokes that reflect the dynamic energy of life forces.
• Video Works and Technical Demonstrations: Engaging video installations and live demonstrations highlight innovative digital mediums, such as augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and sensor technology, bringing a futuristic lens to the dialogue on human interaction and technological integration.
• Procedural Animations: Seamlessly blending digital art with natural motifs, these animations depict continuous cycles of creation and decay, echoing the rhythms of life.

Materials and Themes:

The materials Kaixi employs are deeply reflective of the exhibition's core themes. Natural elements like wood, ink, and even living bacteria are juxtaposed with cutting-edge digital technologies, creating a discourse on the intersection of nature and technology. Fashion, as both a medium and a metaphor, underscores the fluidity of identity and the seamless connection between self and the environment.

Exhibition Highlights:

• Improvised Painting Performance: Kaixi will perform a live painting session, using calligraphy-inspired strokes to create an expansive, ever-evolving piece that embodies the concept of life force and creative expression.
• Vegan Pho Installation: Emphasizing the sensory and communal aspects of the exhibition, a large installation will feature vegan pho, inviting guests to engage in a shared culinary experience that connects them to the theme of nourishment and sustainability.

About the Series

Artist Highlight is a programming series by ThirdSpace that offers local New York artists the space to share their work to the public. We offer artists of different mediums the chance to recreate the space into the gallery the best fits their work.

Host or Publisher 3rd Space