Whitestone Gallery Seoul is pleased to present Else Where, the first solo exhibition in Korea by abstract expressionist artist Wu Shuang. This exhibition features more than 40 works, including newly created pieces inspired by the artist’s sensory experiences and emotions during her stay in Seoul.
WU SHUANG: Else Where
Seoul
2025.02.15 - 03.30
Wu Shuang explores the meaning of inner spirituality and freedom, employing an intuitive and spontaneous approach to her practice. She constructs form and composition through dynamic brushstrokes, layering colors in a way that generates a striking tension while simultaneously achieving a delicate sense of harmony across the canvas. In her earlier explorations of printmaking techniques, Wu sought to transcend the limitations of flat, monotonous two-dimensional painting by actively incorporating fluorescent, highly saturated colors. The interplay of bright tones with subtle dark undertones intensifies the impact of her works, while her ability to maintain clarity and transparency across multiple layers remains a defining characteristic of her style.
Following the global pandemic, Wu has been dismantling spatial boundaries, incorporating new environments and emotions encountered through her travels into her art. Her time in Seoul follows this path, as she explores the dynamic interplay between tradition and modernity within the city. The experience has expanded her use of color and composition, adding new dimensions to her artistic language.
Embracing spontaneity and serendipity as fundamental elements of painting, Wu Shuang perceives the process of transforming uncertainty into possibility as the essence of art itself.Else Whereextends this exploration, visually manifesting her cross-border perceptions and internal rhythms.
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Exhibition Interview
ABOUT
WU SHUANG
WU SHUANG
Born in Chongqing, China, Wu Shuang is an outstanding young Abstract Expressionist painter known for her use of intense contrasting colours and surreal imagery in her artworks. In 2007, she pursued her studies at the Free Art Institution of Kassel University in Germany. In 2009, she graduated from the Oil Painting programme at the Sichuan Fine Arts Institute. Wu Shuang furthered her education by completing a master's degree in Engraving at the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing in 2014. Currently, she resides and works as a professional artist in Beijing.
Wu Shuang's art is captivating and distinguished by her skilful use of colours, particularly colours of high purity and clarity. She skilfully blends bright colours that appear contrasting yet harmonious within her works. Moreover, her art exudes a profound and universal enthusiasm that is rare among Chinese female artists. Despite the apparent freedom and open-mindedness in her work, there is a sense of strict control, rationality, and discipline. Wu Shuang's art represents her adventurous spirit and continues to attract people of different generations. Her distinctive style has led to collaborations with prestigious brands such as Mercedes-Benz China International Fashion Week for three consecutive years.
WU SHUANG: Else Where
2025.02.15 - 03.30
Opening Reception
2025.02.15(Sat) 3 - 6 pm
*Artist will be present
2025.02.15 - 03.30
Opening Reception
2025.02.15(Sat) 3 - 6 pm
*Artist will be present
Seoul
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Opening Hours: 11:00 - 19:00
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+822 318 1012
+822 318 1013
Opening Hours: 11:00 - 19:00
Closed: Monday