Vicki Shi

MeaningLess

Installation

2023

Mix media instalation

a 1.7-meter canvas, a square brick

The artwork comprises a 1.7-meter canvas, a square brick, and a projection of randomly generated text using HTML, CSS, and JS code. Created with industrial spray guns, airbrushing, Chinese ink, acrylic plastic, oil paint, and stitching, it features a diverse range of techniques. The projection showcases abstract "fake meaningless" Chinese characters, while the brick is spray-painted black with Chinese character grids reminiscent of calligraphy practice sheets. Airbrushed lines on the canvas evoke Chinese calligraphy, delving into the abstraction of language and exploring the intricate relationship between language, culture, and art, refraining from discussing the concept of meaning itself.

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Vicki Shi

“I dive into the wild ride of modern womanhood and my personal quest for identity, turning up the emotional volume and mixing vibes, all from a calm and feminine viewpoint.”