Huan Wang (b.1994) is currently based in London, where she studies and immerses herself as a cultural explorer. Her work delves into the intricate interplay between humanity and other forms of existence within contemporary urban landscapes, expressed through poetry and material narrative.
Statement
Huan Wang works across text, textiles, installations and films. Her textile creations serve as both emotional fragments and records of her encounters within urban landscapes. In the form of a poetic line or a name, her work often evokes nostalgic echoes of the past. Wang's artistic practice embodies the essence of human existence, intricately weaving together themes of strength and fragility. With equal care, she navigates the delicate edges of the natural world, shedding light on the overlooked margins and subaltern existence within human society—a recurring theme in her textile work. Her attention to the vulnerable aspects of established order systems is evident as she frequently collects materials such as fallen fasteners and leaves from street trees during her urban explorations. Throughout her creative process, she maintains a genuine physical connection with these collected items, thereby preserving their inherent sense of time.