"Black": Wang Kunzhao's Art Exhibition Makes a Stunning Debut at More Art
- suyangstudio
- Dec 12, 2024
- 2 min read
Time: July 18, 2017, 12:12
Source: Sina Collection
On the afternoon of July 15, 2017, at 3:30 PM, the exhibition "BLACK - Wang Kunzhao Sculpture Art Exhibition" spectacularly opened at More Art Museum (瞐美术馆), located in the core area of the Xiamen North Shore Art Eco-Zone (厦门北岸艺术生态圈). As the inaugural exhibition of the More Art, this event was curated by renowned independent curator Gu Zhenqing and featured 19 groups of sculptures totaling 52 pieces, as well as 25 photographic works spanning Wang Kunzhao's decade of artistic exploration.
The theme of the exhibition, "Black," reflects Wang Kunzhao's self-identification with blackness and his exploration of bodily consciousness and the concept of a "black universe." In his artistic pursuit, Wang conveys a radiant black, representing the light emerging from the infinite expanse of his black cosmos. It signifies an inexhaustible reservoir of latent energy in his subconscious dark world. Radiant Black is a manifestation of boundless light within blackness, illuminating the artist's soul, temperament, and sensitivity. It also represents a philosophical practice—a realization derived from continually integrating the dualities of black and white, heaven and humanity, into a cohesive artistic language. Through his creations, Wang Kunzhao constantly reflects on the past and imagines the future.
Wang Kunzhao began his sculptural practice in 2001, using an inner sense of scale to measure and comprehend the external world under modern conditions. His sculptures have become a specific expression of his self-perception. Wang's nearly decade-long artistic practice since 2007 not only reveals his passion but also reflects his profound inner depth. The faces of his sculptural figures are marked by two round, hollow, and profoundly deep black pupils. These pupils are void of any content, akin to two unfathomable cosmic black holes. Rather than reflecting external light, they seem to possess immense gravitational pull, absorbing and devouring all light projected into them. Behind these dark eye sockets might lie the artist's black universe, a sea of consciousness locked deep within the inner darkness. This black universe alternates between calm, primordial chaos and explosive, unrestrained brilliance.
Located in the core area of the Xiamen North Shore Art Eco-Zone, More Art Museum aspires to become a new cultural landmark for Xiamen. In the contemporary era of material abundance, art has deeply permeated everyday life. The museum and its artistic philosophy are no longer confined to traditional, enclosed spaces; instead, they embrace openness and inclusivity, integrating into urban areas and communities while becoming part of daily life. The establishment of More Art Museum reflects this evolution. With a mission to innovate, preserve heritage, and promote openness and integration, the museum positions itself as forward-thinking, academic, international, and interdisciplinary. Its vision is to foster a mutual influence between art and the city, enriching neighborhoods with unique vibrancy and infinite vitality.
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