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一念之间《no1》, In an instant No.1
Wang Yaqiang

In an instant No.1

The work explores the inner tension and poetic aesthetics of Eastern women from an extremely implicit perspective. The lines are simple and mysterious, and the colors are restrained but warm.


The artist replaces "the whole" with "part" and "hidden" to express "existence." The subtle angle between the legs, the softness of light and shadow transitioning on the skin, and the millimeter-level gap between the shoes and the ground together constitute a silent dialogue. This is not only the silhouette of the body, but also the flow of the charm: There is a hint of unease in elegance, and beneath the dignifiedness, there is a certain sharpness that is reluctant to speak. The "implicit" in Eastern aesthetics is given a contemporary interpretation here-the tension of sexiness is not revealed, but restrained; Not in motion, but in that moment of stillness, the balance that is about to collapse.


"Between a thought" is the hesitation between etiquette and desire, the gap between self and others' eyes, and the gentle and resolute confrontation between traditional symbols and modern body consciousness. The narrow space formed by the legs standing side by side is like an unopened door, inviting viewers to project and interpret themselves in their gaze.


"In One Thought" does not depict the story, but only presents the state-it is a subtle secret realm in the spiritual landscape of Eastern women: Elegance is the appearance, subtlety is the posture, and the unnamed tension hidden between the skirt and the light and shadow is the real theme. It allows the viewer to experience a silent resonance belonging to the eyes in the gap between "seeing" and "imagining". The work attempts to transform the partial composition into the entrance of psychological narrative, extending from form analysis to cultural metaphor and gender poetics, echoing the "elegant and implicit sexual tension."

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Wang Yaqiang

Born in 1977 in Xinxiang, Henan, currently lives and works in Shanghai。

The works have been exhibited in many important academic institutions at home and abroad, including the National Art Museum of China, Nanjing Museum (Nanjing Triennale), Today Art Museum, Shanghai Art Museum, Southern Vision Art Museum, Minsheng Art Museum, Beijing Times Art Museum, Hive Center for Contemporary Art, Soka Art Center, Jiyixuan, Yian Gallery, etc., as well as in important art museums, art centers, galleries, and art fairs in New York, Prague, Madrid, and other places.


Solo Exhibition:

2024 Ringing: Wang Yaqiang's Detour and Depth SoArt Shanghai

2022 Tattoo specifications: Wang Yaqiang's works exhibition, Nanjing Visual Art Museum

2013 More or less-Wang Yaqiang Solo Exhibition Beehive Contemporary Art Center Beijing

Some group exhibitions:

2025 On paper, Baolong Art Museum, Shanghai

2023 It is recommended to read the exhibition in a way that looks at the woods: Magic Stone Space Beijing

2012 Dark Energy-A Metaphor for Mysterious Poetry Today Art Museum Beijing

2010 Renovation of History Today Art Museum Beijing

Invisible Wings Beijing Times Art Museum Beijing

2009          

China Box-4th Prague Biennial Prague, Czech Republic Prague

The Encounter between Japan and China-The Contemporary Art Center of China and Japan in the 21st Century Shanghai

Miami International Asian Art USA

2008          

Cute China Square Space New York United States

Asian orientation-3rd Nanjing Triennial Nanjing Museum Nanjing

Future Sky-Chinese Contemporary Young Artists Nomination Exhibition Today Art Museum Beijing

Time difference: The new force of Chinese contemporary art, Marji Gallery, Madrid, Spain

China Contemporary Art Collection Exhibition Shanghai Art Museum

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